On sunny days, it's great to be able to cool off with cold, tasty drinks.
That's why this time we've brought you some of the best drinks with passion fruit, one of our favorite summer fruits, but which can be enjoyed in any season.
The drink possibilities with this fruit are endless, and here you'll find the best ones to try once and never forget.
Follow our list and enjoy!
Can you mix passion fruit with alcohol?
But what about passion fruit with alcohol, is it okay?
Well, we don't know what your grandmothers think, but here at Quetzalli, mixing passion fruit with alcohol is not only okay, it's a must! How about spreading this practice? Give the Quetzalli Tequila Kit as a gift !
Cocktails and fruit are an old and well-accepted combination. You just need to find the fruit that perfectly matches the drink you want to use. So this idea of not mixing them is a big myth about drinks .
If you don't know how to make this mixture into a delicious drink, keep reading and we'll show you several drink options for weddings , birthdays, events and much more!
Why use passion fruit in your drinks?
Passion fruit is a fresh, tasty, and aromatic fruit. And, yes, it has a calming effect (I bet your grandmother used to say that too, didn't she?).
Passion fruit drinks can be part of occasions ranging from a night out with friends to a sophisticated dinner and still give everything that summery feel.
If we had to define passion fruit, versatility would certainly be one of its main qualities. After all, it goes far beyond that Sunday mousse made for dessert at family lunch.
In fact, there are several reasons to use passion fruit in your drinks. Take a look:
- get away from the traditional lemon, one of the most used fruits when it comes to classic drinks ;
- add a touch of color to your drink, as the yellow of the passion fruit makes the drink beautiful;
- prepare fresh, light, summery drinks;
- enjoy the benefits of living in a tropical country, especially considering that Brazil is the largest producer and consumer of the fruit, according to Embrapa .
Although there are more than 150 species of passion fruit native to Brazil, the most used are Passiflora alata , known as sweet passion fruit, and Passiflora edulis , known as sour passion fruit.
The former has a more balanced flavor and can be used to add a sweeter flavor to the drink. The sour passion fruit adds more acidity to the mix.
Benefits of passion fruit
Passion fruit is a beautiful and aromatic fruit. But the fruit's pulp isn't just about beauty and presentation.
This is because gelatinous seeds are sources of vitamins and nutrients.
In other words, it is okay to consume drinks with passion fruit and still blame it on the fruit and the pursuit of a healthy lifestyle.
If you want to know what you're consuming, before you start randomly adding passion fruit to your drinks, check out the main benefits of the fruit!
Rich in fiber
Passion fruit is rich in dietary fiber, which helps regulate the intestines and keep the body healthy.
Therefore, consumption helps regulate the intestines and is great for people who suffer from constipation.
Fiber also has benefits in lowering cholesterol and improving heart health, according to the American Heart Association .
Source of minerals and vitamins
We know that each fruit has its own characteristics, vitamins and minerals, right?
In the case of passion fruit, it is rich mainly in:
- vitamin C;
- vitamin A.
- match;
- potassium
- calcium;
- zinc;
- iron;
- flavonoids.
Reduces stress
This is passion fruit's greatest fame: its power to calm the spirits.
This happens thanks to the flavonoids and alkaloids contained in the fruit, which have the effect of relaxing muscles, in addition to acting directly on the central nervous system, through their analgesic effect.
Cool, right?
So if we make the drink with tequila and passion fruit, the relaxing effect is doubled – thanks to the drink and the passion fruit –, not to mention the explosion of flavors that the strong presence of the fruit offers.
Antioxidant power
The fruit also contains antioxidants, substances that prevent the action of free radicals and help combat skin aging.
That's a lot of benefits for just one fruit, don't you agree?
Passion fruit drink: refreshing and flavorful
Passion fruit drinks are the epitome of tropicality. When you sip them, you can easily imagine yourself on a beach, with the ocean breeze on your face and the sun shining in the background.
Besides being beautiful and very characteristic, the famous fruit drinks also have an unmistakable aroma, which makes them deliciously fragrant.
In other words, if you're looking for freshness and flavor, a passion fruit drink is the perfect choice!
How to choose the best passion fruit for your drink?
But that only applies to the sour passion fruit, right? If you're going for the sweet one, you can choose the one with the smoothest skin.
This is the main secret to choosing, but not the only one. When choosing fruits for your passion fruit drink, also consider their weight. The heavier they are, the more pulp there will be!
Avoid picking those with brown spots and cracked skin, as they may be overcooked.
Those that are not wrinkled enough are still in the process of maturing, so it is best to avoid them.
The trick to choosing the best ones is to press them lightly with your finger. The skin should give a little but not sink or break.
What are the best drinks with passion fruit?
Now for the best part of the article! We've put together a list of some of the best passion fruit drink recipes for you to ask your bartender for or try your hand at one yourself.
Let's get to know each other?
1. Passion Fruit Margarita
Made famous in movies, the Margarita is much easier to prepare than some might think. To make this tequila-based drink , you'll need these ingredients:
- 50ml of passion fruit juice;
- 50ml of tequila;
- 25ml of orange liqueur;
- honey to taste;
- lemon and salt for decoration;
- ice.
Run the lemon around the rim of the glass. Then, invert the glass onto a plate of salt so that the lemon sticks to the rim.
Set aside a cocktail shaker and add ice, honey, Cointreau, tequila, and passion fruit juice. Shake well and pour the mixture into glasses along with the ice.
2. Passion FruitYou can also make Maracugin at home, which is nothing more than a passion fruit and gin drink. Want to know how? Gather the following ingredients:
- 1 passion fruit;
- 75 ml of gin;
- juice of 1 lemon;
- tonic water.
Fill a glass to the brim with ice. Then add the gin and passion fruit pulp.
Pour the tonic water into the glass, stir the ingredients, and enjoy your Maracugin. Simple, right?
- 120g passion fruit pulp (the equivalent of one fruit, on average)
- 100 ml white cachaça;
- 1 tablespoon full of sugar;
- Basil or mint leaves (optional)
- 5 ice cubes.
4. Passion fruit caipirinha
This Brazilian classic couldn't be left out of this list, right? But instead of lemon, passion fruit will be used.
On the Cocktail Channel on YouTube, bartender Puma Ricardo Fuenzalida teaches how to make the drink with passion fruit and cachaça.
Check out the recipe:
- 60 ml of aged or white cachaça;
- 45 ml of passion fruit pulp;
- 25 ml of sugar syrup.
Before we talk about the preparation, let's highlight the use of sugar syrup. It's the secret to many drinks, as it's used in place of sugar, which doesn't dissolve well in alcohol.
To do this, simply place the same proportion of water and sugar in a pan and heat until completely dissolved.
Sugar syrup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 30 days.
For the caipirinha, start by placing the passion fruit pulp and sugar syrup in a glass. Mix well.
Add the cachaça and mix well again to combine the flavors. Then add ice until the glass is full.
Caipirinha is one of the passion fruit drinks that can't be missing from your list.
So, have you tried it?
5. Passion Fruit Caipiroska
Unlike the caipirinha, which is made with cachaça, the caipiroska is a passion fruit and vodka drink.
Check out how to do it:
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5 tablespoons of passion fruit pulp
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2 tablespoons of sugar
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15 ml lemon juice (optional)
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50 ml of vodka
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6 to 8 ice cubes
Add the passion fruit pulp, sugar and lemon to a cocktail shaker and muddle.
Add ice and vodka and shake well in a cocktail shaker. Then serve and enjoy your passion fruit drink!
6. Quetzalli
Quetzalli is the first internationally awarded bottled drink made in Brazil
Therefore, if you are looking for a more elaborate passion fruit drink than the ones above, our suggestion is Quetzalli .
The name may sound different at first, but the mix of ingredients is simple and unique: passion fruit, tequila , lime and agave syrup.
Quetzalli is a bottled alcoholic drink full of personality. Made without coloring or preservatives, it uses real tequila and real fruit.
The recipe combines the best of Mexican tequila tradition with Brazilian flavor.
The name “Quetzalli” originates from the Aztec language, referring to both the resplendent quetzal bird species and the god Quetzalcoatl.
You can find more about the origin of the name Quetzalli in our blog post: “ What is Quetzalli ”
On the palate, the freshness of the passion fruit stands out alongside the potency of the tequila and the sweet tone of the agave syrup.
Plus, you can set aside snacks when enjoying your glass of Quetzalli. The drink pairs well with fish and seafood, red meats, spicy Asian cuisine, the best fried appetizers, and much more!
Take advantage of the warm days to enjoy the best passion fruit drinks after work. Many people feel more pressured and agitated during the summer, but nothing a cold drink can't fix.
So, to face the hot days without losing your sense of humor, drink the best. Of course, always responsibly. If you drink, don't drive!
Conclusion
As you have seen, passion fruit is a fruit with many benefits.
Passion fruit drinks are responsible for maintaining the fruit's aromatic and pompous legacy.
The perfume can be smelled from afar, as can the tone that leans towards yellow or orange and is unmistakable.
That's why passion fruit drinks are so good. And now that you've discovered several new recipes and even a ready-made passion fruit drink, it's time for the best part: experimenting and enjoying!
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