Try this refreshing passionfruit mojito for a tropical holiday without the packing! With just 6 ingredients including a homemade passionfruit syrup, this tangy, sweet cocktail is fun and perfect for a party. * This recipe is intended for those of legal drinking age, however there is a mocktail version in the notes.
For best results, always weigh ingredients where a weight is provided
Equipment
Cocktail shaker (or mason jar)
Muddler (optional)
Highball glasses / Lowball glasses
Instructions
Make the passionfruit syrup ahead of time so that it's cool when you're ready to make the cocktails.
Cut 3 nice slices from the lime, then cut them in half. Cut 2 small wedges from the leftover lime. Set aside.
If using mint leaves, scrunch them up and add 2-3 to each glass then add a small wedge of lime. Use a muddler to muddle them together. Add 3-4 ice cubes to each glass and set aside. If not using mint, you can just squeeze in a little lime juice then add the ice.
Combine the passionfruit syrup and rum in a shaker with the remaining ice. Give it a good shake then pour evenly into the 2 glasses.
Top the glasses up with soda water.
Add 2-3 halved lime slices to the top of each, to taste. If you have some fresh passion fruit pulp or leftover seeds from making the syrup, you can add some of those to the top too.
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Notes
Virgin cocktail / Mocktail version: If you’d like a non-alcoholic version try this Lyres white cane spirit (Australian readers, click this link then just use the search bar on Craftzero for "white cane spirit". This is an affiliate link. I will get a small commission from your purchase at no extra cost to you).
Leftover syrup: There will be passionfruit syrup leftover that you can use for a variety of things – see that post for ideas.
Other tropical fruit: You can swap the passion fruit juice for pineapple juice or mango puree instead for pineapple mojitos and mango mojitos.
Making it for a crowd: You can easily scale up this recipe.
Use 4 times the ingredients (except the passionfruit syrup), for 8 drinks.
Have ice in a ziplock bag in the freezer ready to use.
Muddle the mint and lime ahead of time in a mortar and pestle or in a large bowl, then portion out into the glasses.
Place the glasses in the fridge until ready.
Add the syrup and rum to a pitcher or water jug and stir them together. Store in the fridge until required.
When ready to serve, add ice to the glasses and the remaining or at least some of the ice to the pitcher and give it a stir. Pour the mixture evenly between the glasses, then top with soda water.
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