Passion Fruit Mojito
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Passion Fruit Mojito
Description
This cocktail blends white or golden rum with passion fruit simple syrup and fresh lime juice. Mint leaves are gently bruised or muddled to release their aroma and flavor. Topped with club soda adds effervescence. The passion fruit syrup adds tropical sweetness and distinctive fruity character.
When served by the glass, ice chills the drink while the ingredients are stirred to combine. Garnishes of lime wedges, fresh passion fruit pulp, and mint leaves enhance aroma and presentation. For larger gatherings, the mojito can be pre-mixed in a pitcher by muddling lime and mint, then combining with passion fruit syrup, rum, and refrigeration until cold. Individual servings are topped off with club soda before serving.
The cocktail offers a balance of sweet, tart, and herbaceous flavors with a fizzy finish, making it a summery, tropical beverage choice.
Ingredients
By The Glass
- ¼ lime
- 5 large mint leaves
- 1 ounce Passion fruit syrup simple syrup
- 1½ ounces white rum I used Mount Gay, or golden rum
- 1 ounce club soda
For A Pitcher:
- 4 lime quartered
- 50-60 mint leaves
- 1½ cups Passion fruit syrup simple syrup
- 2 ¼ cups rum golden
- 1½ cups club soda
Garnish
- lime wedge
- passion fruit seeds pulp
- mint leaves
Instructions
By The Glass:
- Fill the glass with ice and add the passion fruit simple syrup and rum. Stir with a swizzle stick and top with club soda. Garnish with a lime wedge, additional passion fruit pulp and mint leaves. Serve.
For A Pitcher:
- Add the lime and mint leaves to a 32 ounce pitcher. Use a muddler to smash the lime and bruise the mint leaves.
- Add the passion fruit simple syrup and rum. Stir to combine and refrigerate until very cold.
- To serve: Add ice to individual glasses and top with 4 ounces of chilled Passion Fruit Mojito mixture and top individual servings with 1½ ounces of club soda. Garnish with a lime wedge, additional passion fruit pulp and mint leaves. Serve. A pitcher makes 8 5½ ounce servings.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 183 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 183kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Sodium | 24mg | 1% |
| Sugar | 21g | 42% |
| Vitamin A | 215IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 6.4mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1.3mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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