Passion Fruit Daiquiri
A fresh, tart Daiquiri with the tropical perfume of passion fruit and the sharp edge of lime.
Ingredients
- White rum60 ml
- Lime juice, freshly squeezed22.5 ml
- Passion fruit juice, or passion fruit syrup22.5 ml
- Simple syrup, to taste (1 part Sugar, 1 part Water)12 ml
- Passion fruit, the pulp, to garnish (optional)0.5 whole
- Lime, to garnish (optional)1 wheel
Method
- Put the rum, lime juice, passion fruit juice or syrup and simple syrup in a shaker.
- Fill the shaker halfway with ice cubes.
- Shake hard for 10–15 seconds, until the shaker is ice-cold and frosted.
- Double-strain into a chilled daiquiri glass to catch seeds and ice shards.
- Garnish with passion fruit pulp or a lime wheel, as you like.
About this drink
The Daiquiri is one of Cuba's most elegant exports, and passion fruit gives it a tropical twist that has made it popular in tiki bars and on modern cocktail menus alike. The balance of acidity, sweetness and rum is everything, so taste your way to the right amount of syrup until it sits just right.
