Passion Fruit Mocktail

The mocktail is simple to make and can be assembled directly in your glass, so there's no need for a shaker. Muddle the strawberries and maple syrup in the glass, add the mint, thawed passion fruit puree, and then top it off with sparkling water.

This non-alcoholic cocktail pairs sweet fresh strawberries, aromatic mint, and tangy passion fruit puree with refreshing sparkling water. For more refreshing beverages, try a pineapple slush or a mango agua fresca.

Recipe features

• Sweet, tangy, and refreshing!
• Easy non-alcoholic beverage!
• Simple ingredients!
• Easy to customize; adjust the sweetener to fit your preferences!

Ingredient notes and substitutions

Please see the recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and exact measurements for the passion fruit mocktail.

Frozen passion fruit puree - I use frozen passion fruit puree because it's easier to find at my local store and is often more affordable than fresh passion fruit. The frozen brand I buy tastes quite different from fresh; fresh passion fruit is sweet and tart, whereas the frozen puree I have access to tends to be more sour. Be sure to buy a brand that contains only one ingredient: seedless passion fruit puree.  If you replace the puree with fresh passion fruit pulp, you might need to adjust the sweetener in the recipe.

Fresh strawberries - Fresh strawberries give a better flavor to the mocktail than frozen ones.  Use two medium fresh strawberries or three small strawberries.  If you do substitute with frozen strawberries, thaw them first.

For a simpler version of the passion fruit mocktail recipe, I tested blending the thawed passion fruit puree, strawberries, and sweetener. It's a personal preference, but that version lost a lot of the strawberry flavor. So instead, I opt for mashing the strawberries with a muddler for the recipe.

Maple syrup - Maple syrup is used to balance the sourness of the thawed frozen passion fruit puree. This can be replaced with cane sugar or agave syrup. Adjust the sweetener to your taste.  

Mint - Be sure not to over-muddle your mint, as this can cause it to release a bitter flavor.

Sparkling water - Use plain sparkling water or try a flavored version.

Tips for muddling strawberries

• Dice the strawberries to make quick work of muddling.
• If you don't have a muddler, the end of a wooden spoon works well as a substitute.
• Place the berries and maple syrup or sugar in the bottom of your glass.  Use a firm pressing and twisting motion to mash the berries to release the juice.
• Muddle the strawberry pieces until they are small enough to fit through a straw.
• If you use cane sugar, be sure to add it to the strawberries and mash them together to dissolve the sugar.
• We enjoy having strawberry pieces in the non-alcoholic cocktail, but if you don't, you can always strain the mixture after muddling, then add the passion fruit puree, ice, and sparkling water.

Tips for making the non-alcoholic cocktail

• I muddle the strawberries before adding the mint to prevent over muddling the mint; if it's over-muddled, it can have a bitter taste.
• The brand of frozen passion fruit puree I tested with is more sour than fresh ripe passion fruit, which is sweet and tangy.  Always adjust the sweetener to suit your preferences.

Variations

• Add lime juice or muddle lime wedges with the strawberries.
• Use kombucha or flavored sparkling water instead of plain sparkling water.

How to make a mocktail with passion fruit

1. Add the strawberries and maple syrup to a highball glass.

2. Use a muddler to crush the ingredients at the bottom of the glass into a mushy liquid blend.  You want the strawberry pieces small enough that they will fit through a straw.

3. Add the mint leaves to the strawberries and muddle a few times to release the mint flavor.

4. Add the thawed passion fruit puree, then add 4-6 ice cubes.

5. Next, add the sparkling water and give it a good stir.  To minimize the amount of foam, tilt the highball glass and pour the sparkling water in slowly.

6. Garnish with mint sprigs.

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