Passion Fruit Daiquiri

Ingredients

• 100 mlwhite rum
• 50 ml (up to 75 ml, if you prefer it more sour)fresh lime juice
• 30 mlsugar syrup
• 2passion fruits

Instructions

1. 1

   Chill the glasses

   Put a few ice cubes in two cocktail glasses to chill them.

2. 2

   Shake the cocktail

   Add the rum, lime juice and sugar syrup to a shaker with a few ice cubes. Scoop the fruit from one passion fruit into the shaker, then shake.

3. 3

   Strain and serve

   Strain the mixture into the chilled glasses and serve with half a passion fruit.

4. 4

   Enjoy the drink

   Serve and enjoy.

What is a passion fruit daiquiri?

A daiquiri is a rum cocktail built around lime juice and sugar. This version adds passion fruit for a fragrant, tangy edge.

The fruit is shaken with the other ingredients, so its flavour runs through the drink while a strained pour keeps most of the seeds out of the glass.

Nutrition and macros by portion

The nutrition label shows one serving as written: 186 calories, 0g protein, 0g carbs, 0g fat.

The listed nutrition is 186 kcal per serving, with 0 g protein, 0 g carbohydrates and 0 g fat. The rum provides most of the energy, while the lime, syrup and passion fruit contribute the drink's flavour; pair it with a small savoury snack if serving it as part of a spread.

Choosing the ingredients

White rum: its clean flavour lets the lime and passion fruit come through. Use a rum you enjoy drinking in a simple cocktail.

Passion fruit: ripe fruit should feel slightly yielding and have a fragrant aroma. The recipe uses the pulp of one fruit in the shaker and the other half to serve.

Balancing the sharpness

Lime juice: 50 ml gives the drink its sour backbone. If you prefer a sharper cocktail, increase it towards 75 ml, as suggested in the recipe.

Sugar syrup: this softens the citrus and rounds out the fruit. Shake well so it blends evenly rather than settling at the bottom.

Shaking and straining

Cold shake: add a few ice cubes to the shaker with the measured ingredients and passion fruit pulp. Shake until the mixture feels thoroughly chilled.

Straining: pour through a strainer into the chilled glasses. This catches the ice and most of the passion fruit seeds while letting the drink's flavour through.

Serving the cocktail

Serve straight after shaking, while the drink is cold. The passion fruit half adds a fresh aroma and makes a simple garnish.

The recipe calls for two glasses despite listing one serving, so divide the strained mixture between the two as written.

What to serve alongside

This tart, fruity cocktail works well as an aperitif or alongside light party snacks. Salty nibbles can offer a contrast to its sweet-sour flavour.

Keep accompanying food simple so it does not overwhelm the rum, lime and passion fruit.

Recipe notes & tips

• Chill the glasses while you prepare the ingredients.
• Taste the lime juice before shaking and use up to 75 ml if you like a more sour drink.
• Shake with only a few ice cubes, as the recipe directs.
• Strain the cocktail into the glasses to catch the ice and most of the seeds.
• Garnish with half a passion fruit and serve immediately.

Variations

• More lime: Increase the juice towards 75 ml for a sharper drink.
• Sweeter balance: Add a little more sugar syrup if you prefer less tartness.
• Extra fruit: Use additional passion fruit pulp for a more pronounced fruity flavour.
• Seed-free finish: Strain carefully through a fine strainer to catch more seeds.
• Single glass: Pour the finished cocktail into one chilled glass instead of dividing it between two.

Common mistakes to avoid

• Skipping the chill: Add ice to the glasses before mixing so they are cold when you pour.
• Too much sourness: Start with 50 ml lime juice and add more only if you want a sharper drink.
• Weak shaking: Shake the ingredients with ice until the mixture is thoroughly chilled.
• Pulp in the glass: Strain the drink as you pour to catch most of the passion fruit seeds.
• Waiting to serve: Pour and serve straight after shaking so the cocktail stays cold.

How to store

This cocktail is best made and served straight away. If needed, keep the mixed drink covered in the fridge briefly, then shake again with ice before straining; do not store it with ice in the glass.

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