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Passion Fruit Caipirinha Recipe

Get ready to be transported to the tropical, warm, sunny, blue water, green mountain-hugged beaches of Brazil with a Passion Fruit Caipirinha! The Caipirinha de Maracujá, or Passion Fruit Caipirinha combines the Brazilian spirit, Cachaça with the pulp of the passion fruit for a sweet, tropical, tart, and citrus taste that's bright, vibrant, and zesty! These are fun drinks to serve at your next outdoor party to bring in some Brazilian flare. It's also great to add some warmth on a cold night indoors for any Fall or Winter party.

Prep Time
15 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Brazilian

Ingredients

  • 5.4 ounces Cachaça (160ml)
  • 6 tablespoons Passion Fruit pulp (or 4 passion fruits)
  • Ice cubes
  • 10 teaspoons Sugar ~ or to taste (assumes 2 ½ teaspoons per serving)
  • Fresh Mint leaves (optional for garnish only)

Instructions

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  1. Cut the passion fruit in half, careful not to spill out the pulp. If you are using frozen pulp, let it soften at room temperature or run it under cool water, breaking up the frozen pulp in the package with your hands.
  2. To a glass pitcher add the pulp and sugar. Stir together until the sugar is well mixed and starting to dissolve.
  3. Add the Cachaça and mix gently. Add ice cubes to fill the pitcher a quarter of the way and mix again.
  4. Fill 4 short cocktail glasses, such as old fashioned or martini glasses, with ice cubes. Pour the cocktail over the ice and give each glass another stir. Garnish with mint (optional) and enjoy.

Notes

  • What liquor can I use instead of cachaça?The most popular replacement for cachaça in a Caipirinha is vodka. In this case, Brazilians call the drink a Caipiroska.
  • What other fruit can I use in place of passion fruit?Since passion fruit is quite a unique flavor, but combines tropical, sweet, citrusy, and tart notes, the best substitute is pineapple with a touch of lime.
  • Can I make the cocktail ahead?For the best flavor, it's best to mix the passion fruit and sugar mixture with the cachaça right before serving. That said, you can mix the passion fruit pulp with the sugar in a glass pitcher, cover, and store in the refrigerator for an hour up to 24 hours. Once you mix the cachaça in, you should serve it within a few hours. Do not add ice to the pitcher in advance, as it will dilute the drink over time. Instead, provide ice separately, and guests can pour the caipirinha mixture over ice when serving.
  • What liquor can I use instead of cachaça?The most popular replacement for cachaça in a Caipirinha is vodka. In this case, Brazilians call the drink a Caipiroska.
  • What other fruit can I use in place of passion fruit?Since passion fruit is quite a unique flavor, but combines tropical, sweet, citrusy, and tart notes, the best substitute is pineapple with a touch of lime.
  • Can I make the cocktail ahead?For the best flavor, it's best to mix the passion fruit and sugar mixture with the cachaça right before serving. That said, you can mix the passion fruit pulp with the sugar in a glass pitcher, cover, and store in the refrigerator for an hour up to 24 hours. Once you mix the cachaça in, you should serve it within a few hours. Do not add ice to the pitcher in advance, as it will dilute the drink over time. Instead, provide ice separately, and guests can pour the caipirinha mixture over ice when serving.