Description
Tropical zest meets cocktail magic in this passionfruit sparkler, a refreshing libation dancing with tangy citrus and effervescent charm. Crisp bubbles and exotic fruit notes invite you to savor summer’s most playful drink.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits and Juices:
- 2 ounces (60 milliliters) fresh passionfruit juice (or 1 fresh passionfruit, scooped)
- 1 ounce (30 milliliters) lime juice
- Lime slices (for garnish)
Sweeteners and Syrups:
- 1 ounce (30 milliliters) simple syrup (adjust to taste)
Sparkling and Ice:
- 3 ounces (90 milliliters) sparkling water or club soda
- Crushed ice
- Fresh mint leaves (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Chill a tall glass by filling it generously with finely crushed ice, creating a frosty foundation for the vibrant tropical cocktail.
- Extract the tangy passionfruit pulp, carefully scooping out the intensely flavored seeds and liquid into a cocktail shaker.
- Add fresh lime juice and silky simple syrup to the passionfruit pulp, creating a harmonious tropical blend.
- Drop several regular ice cubes into the shaker and seal tightly, then execute a vigorous 15-second shake to thoroughly combine and chill the mixture.
- Position a cocktail strainer over the ice-filled glass and smoothly pour the passionfruit blend through, allowing the liquid to cascade and mingle with the crushed ice.
- Crown the drink with a splash of effervescent sparkling water, watching the bubbles dance and create a light, refreshing texture.
- Embellish the cocktail with a delicate lime wheel perched on the glass rim and tuck a verdant mint sprig alongside for an aromatic and visual flourish.
- Serve immediately, presenting a cool, zesty, and sparkling libation perfect for warm afternoons or sophisticated gatherings.
Notes
- Choose ripe, deep-colored passionfruit for maximum flavor intensity and natural sweetness.
- Use fresh lime juice instead of bottled for a brighter, more vibrant citrus punch.
- Adjust simple syrup quantity based on passionfruit’s tartness to balance the drink’s overall sweetness.
- For a low-sugar version, replace simple syrup with stevia or monk fruit sweetener to maintain the cocktail’s refreshing profile.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Mocktails, Cocktails
- Method: Shaking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg