Can I use passion fruit puree?

Yes, you can use either fresh fruit or a puree. I'd stay away from passion fruit juices as they usually contain other juices and sweeteners and the flavor won't be as strong.

Do you strain the passion fruit or do you include the seeds?

I include the seeds in my cocktails for maximum flavor because I feel like there is always passion fruit pulp stuck to the seeds. You can remove the seeds if you prefer!

How can I make a passion fruit mojito mocktail?

Follow the instructions and add everything except for the rum. You can use flavored soda to make the drink more fun!

How can you make mojitos less bitter?

When you don't add enough sweetener, a mojito can taste a little bitter. This will also depend on the rum you use. To fix this, add a little more maple syrup, cane sugar, or simple syrup.

Passion Fruit Mojito

Description

This Passion Fruit Mojito is a tropical take on the classic cocktail and the perfect drink to cool down with in the summer. See notes for a non-alcoholic version.

Ingredients

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A handful of fresh mint leaves (around 15 leaves, plus more for garnish)
1 lime, chopped (save a slice for garnish if desired)
1-2 passion fruit (1 into the drink, more for garnish)
1 tbsp maple syrup (or 1 oz simple syrup)
2 oz white rum
ice
Sparkling water

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Instructions

Add the mint leaves, lime, passion fruit pulp, and maple syrup to a tall glass.
Using a cocktail muddler, muddle everything together to release the juices and flavors of the fruit.
Add the rum and fill the glass up with ice.
Top up with sparkling water and garnish with your reserved slice of lime and fresh mint leaves.
Serve with a straw and enjoy!

Notes

Passion fruit: I usually like to add 1 passion fruit into the drink and half of another one on top for garnish but you can add more to the drink if you have small passion fruits and want extra flavor. You can also strain the passion fruit pulp to avoid having the seeds in the drink if desired.

Non-alcoholic version: Follow the instructions as you would with the regular cocktail and add everything except the rum. If you have a non-alcoholic spirit you like, you can use it in place of the rum or just omit it. Add sparkling water or flavored soda to make the drink more fun. I like sugar-free ones like LaCroix. A passion fruit or lime flavored ones are perfect.

Nutrition

Serving Size:
Calories: 212
Sugar: 14.9 g
Sodium: 9.6 mg
Fat: 0.2 g
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 21.5 g
Fiber: 2.2 g
Protein: 0.7 g