Passion Fruit Mojito
Servings 1
Calories 295kcal
Ingredients
- 4 Lime wedges
- ¼ cup Frozen passion fruit puree cubes See note 1 below
- 8 Fresh mint leaves
- 1 tablespoon Fresh lime juice
- 1 ounce Simple syrup
- 2 ounces White rum
- 5 ounces Club soda
- Fresh mint for garnish
- Lime wedge for garnish
Simple Syrup
- 1 cup Water
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
Instructions
Simple Syrup:
- Make the simple syrup by combining the water and granulated sugar in a small saucepan.
- Turn heat to medium high and bring to a simmer. Let cook for 5 minutes then remove from the heat.
- Let simple syrup cool completely. Store in the refrigerator until ready to use.
Mojito:
- Fill a cocktail glass with ice.
- Put the lime wedges, passion fruit, mint leaves, lime juice, simple syrup, and rum into a cocktail shaker. Muddle until the lime and passion fruit are smashed and have released their juices.
- Strain the contents of the cocktail shaker into the ice-filled glass. Top with the club soda and stir gently.
- Garnish with fresh mint and a lime wedge.
Notes
- Pitaya is the brand of frozen, seeded passion fruit puree that I used. It can be ordered online or found at Target. Alternatively, you can use 3 tablespoons seeded passion fruit puree.
Nutrition
Serving: 1glass | Calories: 295kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 68mg | Potassium: 364mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 29g | Vitamin A: 1134IU | Vitamin C: 46mg | Calcium: 63mg | Iron: 3mg