Passion Fruit Cocktail
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!
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.
