Refreshing Passion Fruit Mojito Recipe
Make a favorite beach cocktail even more tropical with this ultra refreshing passion fruit mojito! Prepared with freshly muddled passion fruit, mint leaves, white rum and bubbly club soda, this twist on a classic Cuban cocktail tastes like summer in a glass.
How to Make the Best Refreshing Passion Fruit Mojito
There’s nothing quite like a refreshing passion fruit mojito on a warm summer day. This tropical twist on the classic Cuban cocktail brings vibrant, fruity flavors to the traditional mint and rum combination, creating a drink that tastes like pure sunshine in a glass.
The key to an excellent passion fruit mojito is using quality ingredients and handling them with care. Fresh or thawed passion fruit purée provides that essential tartness and exotic flavor that sets this drink apart from a standard mojito. The gentle muddling technique is important—you want to release the lime’s oils and break down the fruit without bruising the mint leaves, which would make the drink bitter.
Serve this beauty on the patio with friends, and you’ll find yourself transported to a tropical paradise with every sip. The combination of white rum, fresh mint, and passion fruit creates a perfectly balanced cocktail that’s both refreshing and sophisticated.
Refreshing Passion Fruit Mojito
Make a favorite beach cocktail even more tropical with this ultra refreshing passion fruit mojito! Prepared with freshly muddled passion fruit, mint leaves, white rum and bubbly club soda, this twist on a classic Cuban cocktail tastes like summer in a glass.
Ingredients
Cocktail
Instructions
Preparation
- Add the passion fruit purée and lime wedges cut-side up in a highball glass. Pour simple syrup over the fruit. Muddle until the lime wedges break down.
- Place the mint leaves on top. Lightly muddle mint leaves. Just a few twists will do to prevent overbruising.
- Pour in white rum and add a handful of ice. Use the bar spoon to stir the mixture and chill.
- Top with the chilled club soda. Gently stir again to combine.
- Place the mint sprig in the palm of your hand. Quickly clap your other hand on top to release the mint's fragrance. Add the sprig to the glass. Enjoy!
Notes
- Use fresh passion fruit purée if available, or thaw frozen purée before use.
- Homemade simple syrup works best, but store-bought is fine.
- Don't over-muddle the mint to avoid bruising and bitter flavors.