Drinks with passion fruit
Passion fruit adds a fresh and tropical flavor to cocktails, and here are some important things to consider:
- Choose ripe passion fruit: Use ripe passion fruit with a deep purple or brown skin that feels easy to the touch. Avoid green or too hard fruits, as they will not have the optimal sweetness and taste.
- Extract the juice carefully: when you open the passion fruit, you will find a jelly-like mass with seeds. Scrape out this mass and squeeze out the juice using a sieve or a juicer. The passion fruit juice contains both juice and seeds, which contributes to the characteristic texture and taste.
- Use both juice and seeds: The juice and seeds of the passion fruit add both flavor and texture to your cocktails. The juice gives a sour and fruity taste, while the seeds contribute with a slightly crunchy texture. Use both parts directly in your drinks or as a decoration on top. Dose with care: The passion fruit has an intense taste, so it is important to dose it correctly to avoid it dominating other ingredients. Start with a smaller amount and then adjust to taste. Gradually add more passion fruit if you want a stronger flavor, but be careful not to overdo it.
- Combine with complementary flavor notes: Passion fruit harmonizes well with flavor profiles such as citrus fruits, coconut, ginger and mint. Experiment with different recipes to find the combinations that best suit your preferences and the drink you want to create.
