Passion Fruit Mojito
A fruity, refreshing and bubbly rum cocktail ∙ Swizzle ∙ 3 min ∙ 15.9% ABV ∙
The Passion Fruit Mojito swizzles light gold rum with passion fruit liqueur and syrup, fresh mint and lime, then tops it with soda water.
Ingredients
1
Servings
Garnish
Instructions for 1 serving
- Pre-chill a glass
- Add the first 5 ingredients into the glass: Fresh mint leaves 12 pcsLight gold rum 50 mlPassoã passion fruit liqueur 15 mlLime juice 15 mlPassion fruit syrup 10 ml
- Fill the glass 2/3 full with crushed ice
- Swizzle with a bar spoon, then fill the glass with more crushed ice
- Top with a splash of Soda water, briefly stir and serve
- Garnish with mint sprigs and a spoonful of passion fruit
Tips
- Add the soda only after the final crushed-ice top-up and give it just a brief stir, so the splash keeps its fizz.
History
The Passion Fruit Mojito is a modern tropical twist on the Mojito, with no documented creator. It keeps the Cuban original's rum, mint, lime, and soda but adds passion fruit liqueur and syrup, which give it a tart, tropical profile in place of the classic's plain citrus edge. It is swizzled over crushed ice.
FAQ
What alcohol is in a Passion Fruit Mojito?
Light gold rum (50 ml) and Passoã passion fruit liqueur (15 ml). The liqueur also brings the drink's fruity sweetness.
How do you make a Passion Fruit Mojito?
Put 12 mint leaves, the light gold rum, passion fruit liqueur, lime juice and passion fruit syrup in a chilled Collins glass. Fill it two-thirds with crushed ice and swizzle with a bar spoon. Pack in more crushed ice, top with a splash of soda water, stir briefly, and garnish with a mint sprig and a spoonful of passion fruit.
What rum is best in a Passion Fruit Mojito?
A light gold rum, as this recipe uses. It has a little more depth than white rum without burying the passion fruit, and it keeps the drink from tasting heavy or spicy.
Will one Passion Fruit Mojito get you drunk?
Probably not on its own. At about 15.9% ABV, one drink is unlikely to get a typical adult drunk, though body weight, food and how fast you drink it all play a part.
What are common mojito mistakes?
Swizzling too hard shreds the mint and makes it bitter and grassy. Adding the soda too early flattens the fizz. Skipping the crushed ice leaves the drink warm and under-diluted.
