Seductive Passion Fruit Cocktail

This Passion Fruit Cocktail takes what you love from a traditional Mai Tai and slims it down for a lightened version you won’t be able to resist.

Mai Tai recipes typically include a variety of fruit juices and a lot of them. When creating a skinny version I wanted to capture the juiciness we’ve come to love in a Mai Tai, but without all the sugar. While a Passion Fruit cocktail isn’t a new concept, (and passion fruit juice is often used in Mai Tai recipes) a skinny Passion Fruit cocktail just might be.

This took several iterations and a willing husband as a guinea pig, but I finally got it just right. ???????? The result? An easy, refreshing, low-sugar Passion Fruit cocktail that goes down a little too easy. Cheers! 

Servings

1

Ready In:

5 Min

Good For:

Happy Hour, Appetizer

Passion Fruit Cocktail Ingredients

  • 1 oz (1 part) passion fruit juice
  • 1 oz (1 part) orange juice
  • 4 oz (1/2 cup) sparkling water (see note)
  • 2 oz (2 parts) dark rum (see note)
  • 1 lime, sliced into wedges
  • ice cubes
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Cook’s Notes:

Passion Fruit: I used fresh Passion Fruit in this cocktail recipe because I had several on hand from a neighbor. Passion Fruit juice or nectar will work perfectly as well.

Sparkling Water: I prefer LaCroix Coconut flavored sparkling water in this passion fruit cocktail but unflavored, lime, or orange would work well here also.

Rum: my favorite brand of rum is Koloa from Kauai. I use the Koloa Dark Rum here, but any dark rum would be delicious. You could also use coconut rum if you prefer.

 

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Step by Step Instructions

Step 1

If using fresh Passion Fruit: cut the top from the fruit and scoop the pulp, seeds, and juice into a strainer over a small bowl. Gently press the pulp and seeds into the strainer to ensure all juice is released. Repeat as necessary.

Step 2

Fill a cocktail glass with ice. This cocktail will be made with a layered effect, as seen in the photo. This may also be made in a shaker and poured over ice. 

Step 3

Add passion fruit and orange juices to glass. Slowly pour sparkling water into glass to avoid mixing with the juices. 

Step 4

Using the back of a spoon, slowly pour rum over spoon into glass of ice, water, and juices, allowing it to float on the top. Garnish glass with a lime wedge and a straw for stirring. 

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Want more Passion Fruit recipes? I thought so. Try my Passion Fruit Cake for a moist loaf cake with a tropical twist!

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Passion Fruit Cocktail

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This skinny Passion Fruit cocktail will bring the tropics to you! This is a lighter version of a classic Mai Tai recipe, with 1/4 the sugar! Finally a tropical cocktail you can feel good drinking! Cheers!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Cocktails, Drinks, Happy Hour
Servings 1 beverage
Calories 170 kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 1 oz Passion Fruit Juice (see notes)
  • 1 oz Orange Juice
  • 4 oz (1/2 cup) Sparkling Water (see notes)
  • 2 oz Dark Rum (see notes)
  • 1 Lime, sliced into wedges
  • Ice Cubes

Instructions
 

  • If using fresh Passion Fruit: cut the top from the fruit and scoop the pulp, seeds, and juice into a strainer over a small bowl. Gently press the pulp and seeds into the strainer to ensure all juice is released. Repeat as necessary.
  • Fill a cocktail glass with ice. This cocktail will be made with a layered effect, as seen in the photo. This may also be made in a shaker and poured over ice.
  • Add passion fruit and orange juices to the glass. Slowly pour the sparkling water into the glass to avoid mixing with the juices. 
  • Using the back of a spoon, slowly pour the rum over the spoon into the glass of ice, water, and juices, allowing it to float on the top. Garnish glass with a lime wedge and a straw for stirring. 

Cook's Notes

Passion Fruit: I used fresh Passion Fruit in this recipe because I had several on hand from a neighbor. Passion Fruit juice or nectar will work perfectly as well.
Sparkling Water: I prefer LaCroix Coconut flavored sparkling water in this passion fruit cocktail but unflavored, lime, or orange would work well here also.
Rum: my favorite brand of rum is Kailoa from Kauai. I use the Kailoa Dark Rum here, but any dark rum would be delicious. You could also use coconut rum if you prefer.
Keyword Cocktails, Easy, Happy Hour