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    Published: May 23, 2016 · Modified: Sep 12, 2023 by Amanda Powell · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Passion Fruit Mojito

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    A fun and tropical passion fruit mojito recipe perfect for summer parties and BBQs! This simple cocktail recipe will be a new summer favorite!

    passion fruit mojito on cutting board with mint and lime

    Why you'll love it

    These are a sweet and tart cocktail that celebrates my favorite tropical fruit: passion fruit. It requires only a few basic ingredients and a few minutes. This refreshing passion fruit mojito is the best thing on those hot summer days.

    All you need to do is grab a handful of ingredients and you can have a bit of summer time any time you want.

    Mojitos are my favorite summer cocktail. I love how light and refreshing mojitos are and they lend themselves to experimenting with all sorts of fruit... like this passion fruit mojito, but also something like a mango mojito, blackberry prosecco mojito, and coconut lime mojito shooters.

    If you are a fan of passion fruit and in need of another fun cocktail, you'll love the passion fruit margarita.

    History of the mojito

    The classic mojito typically consists of white rum, fresh lime juice, fresh mint leaves, and soda water. Mojitos have been around for centuries, however, the exact origins are often disputed. It is considered an iconic Cuban drink and a part of its rich history and culture.

    We do know that it was around during the 16th century in Cuba, and many believe it was a variation of another cocktail called El Draque which was made with aguardiente (a crude form of rum), sugar, lime, and mint. During the prohibition era in America, many Americans would travel to Cuba to enjoy a tropical libation, it was during this time that the mojito gained popularity among the tourists which further boosted its reputation.

    The Bodeguita del Medio is a bar in Havana that is known for their mojito, and have been since the 1940's. It is known to be a popular spot for lovers of this delicious cocktail, including celebrities like Ernest Hemingway.

    passion fruit mojito in glass with mint on cutting board

    Where to find passion fruit

    While you may not always be able to find the fresh fruit at your local grocery store, they are often available during the summer at produce markets, and you can find passion fruit purée and passion fruit juice in most well-stocked stores.

    You can also find passion fruit pulp online that also contains the seeds which are great for the visual appeal.

    Picking the best fruit

    If you want to know if you have ripe passion fruit, look for some wrinkles. Wrinkles are sexy, especially in your passion fruit. They should be wrinkly, but still have some weight to them.

    If they are feeling light or hollow, cut it open and see, because it might be past its prime, but you won't know for sure until you cut. Once it is open, you should be able to tell pretty quickly if it's not good because there really won't be much in the way of pulp.

    passion fruit mojito in glass on cutting board

    Ingredient overview

    You will need just a few simple ingredients. This is a simple twist from the classic mojito cocktail.

    • Rum - Typically, you should use a white or light rum. I recommend using the highest quality you can afford. Because of the overall flavor profile, I strongly recommend against using a dark rum.
    • Passion fruit - There are a lot of options for you. I love using fresh passion fruit pulp from the fruit itself, but a passion fruit concentrate or purée will also work.
    • Sugar - Typically, I like to use turbinado sugar. You can also use a simple syrup to sweeten the cocktail. I recommend a regular simple syrup using granulated sugar. Avoid brown sugar, if possible.
    • Lime - I recommend using fresh lime wedges instead of bottled juice.
    • Mint - I love using fresh mint sprigs both in the drink and as a garnish.

    You can find the full list and amounts in the recipe card below.

    Tools you'll need

    You can technically make a great passionfruit mojito at home with no fancy equipment, but if you want to make the absolute perfect cocktail, you may want to consider these tools.

    • Glasses - Tall, thin glasses also known as highball glasses have great visual appeal for mojitos, if you prefer something smaller, an old fashioned glass or lowball glass works beautifully.
    • Muddler - You need a muddler to muddle the lime and mint for the mojito to extract their flavors. If you don't have one, you can use the handle of a wooden spoon instead.
    • Cocktail shaker - A good cocktail shaker helps to ensure you can mix together your ingredients and get them to that perfectly chilled temperature in moments.
    overhead passion fruit mojito in glass with mint

    Step by step instructions

    The exact way you make the mojito is dependent on the form on passion fruit you use. These instructions are based on using fresh passion fruit.

    1. Push the cut passion fruit through a fine mesh strainer to get the juice and the pulp. Reserve the seeds. Set aside the juice.
    2. Add the mint and sugar to the cocktail shaker and muddle to release the oils from the mint.
    3. Add in the, lime, rum, ice cubes and shake well.
    4. Pour into glasses filled with ice. Top with club soda and passion fruit juice.
    5. Garnish with a mint sprig and some of the passion fruit seeds, if desired.

    How to make a virgin passion fruit mocktail

    If you want to make a fun mocktail, it is pretty simple to do! Simply replace the rum and club soda with Sprite or any other similar sparkling soft drink. I do not recommend simply keeping the club soda and adding more because the rum adds much needed sweetness to balance the tart passion fruit. A clear lemon-lime soft drink will help replace that while also adding carbonation.

    If you want something a little different, try this passion fruit lemonade! It's sweet and tart with a wonderful tropical zing. The perfect summer sip.

    passion fruit mojito with glass on cutting board

    Recipe Card

    This passion fruit mojito is the perfect tropical summer drink for parties and weekend BBQs.

    Passion Fruit Mojito

    Amanda Powell
    A summery passion fruit mojito that tastes like a vacation in a glass
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    Prep Time 8 minutes mins
    Total Time 8 minutes mins
    Course Drinks
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories 180 kcal
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    Ingredients
      

    • 8 fresh passion fruit
    • ¼ cup fresh mint leaves plus extra for garnish
    • 5 tablespoons granulated sugar
    • 6 ounces light rum
    • 6 tablespoons lime juice fresh
    • 4 - 5 ice cubes plus more for glass
    • Club soda

    Instructions
     

    • Cut open the passion fruit and push through a fine mesh strainer to catch all the juice, press hard against the passion fruit to also catch the pulp. Get as much juice and pulp from the passion fruit as possible. Reserve the seeds. Set the juice aside.
    • In a cocktail mixer, muddle the mint and the sugar together to help release the oils from the mint. Add the rum, lime juice, and ice, then shake vigorously.
    • Add ice to your glass (preferably a high ball, but not required) and divide the mixture among the glasses. Top with a splash or two of club soda and stir in the passion fruit juice/pulp. Top with mint and passion fruit seeds for garnish (can eat passion fruit seeds)

    Notes

    Also check out the passion fruit margarita!

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1gCalories: 180kcal
    Keyword mojito, passion fruit
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    Comments

    1. Amanda says

      July 05, 2018 at 6:56 am

      Gorgeous photos, Amanda! Such beautiful colors and use of shadows. I want to reach in and grab one of these passion fruit mojitos! I am such a passion fruit fan, and especially in a good cocktail. I can completely see myself sipping one of these poolside this summer!

      Reply
    2. Kris says

      July 02, 2018 at 5:46 pm

      To say we are passionate about passion fruit would not be untrue. We love it so much! (Just made some hurricane cocktails and used passion fruit juice). Like you've said, it can be tricky to fin fresh, but just like you...when we do, we stock up. We LOVE mojitos (especially in the summer), and this variation sounds incredible. Thanks for this delicious recipe and now I must begin my hunt for fresh passion fruit.

      Reply
    3. Sarah says

      July 02, 2018 at 11:29 am

      Oh YUM! Passionfruit is really hard to find here, but occasionally my usual grocery store does get some! I'll have to watch for it and use it- it's such a delicious fruit. And this is a yummy idea- it would be perfect in a mojito!!

      Reply
    4. Dana says

      July 02, 2018 at 9:50 am

      LOVE THIS. I actually saw passionfruit at the grocery store yesterday and was so so tempted to grab some, but I didn't know what to do with it. I may have to go back and snag a few, because this sounds ah-mazing. What an interesting fruit, and this is such a fun way to put it to use!

      Reply
    5. Julia says

      July 01, 2018 at 7:13 pm

      I have never cooked with passion fruit at home but you are right, it reminds me of vacation so much. I also chuckled a bit about you using coconut oil at home and pretending 🙂

      Than mojito sounds so good and delicious just perfect for this humid weather that we are having where I am. I am also curious to see your recipe for homemade bitters.

      Reply
    6. Jennifer Bigler says

      July 01, 2018 at 3:39 pm

      I love a good mojito and adding passionfruit just takes it up another notch. This is the perfect summertime warm weather drink. I imagine myself sitting in my new backyard sipping on this and watching the palm trees sway. Thank you!

      Reply
    7. Tina says

      June 30, 2018 at 6:05 pm

      How clever making mojitos from passion fruit, it looks so refreshing. I'm saving this so when I come across passion fruit, I will be ready. The lime juice and mint might be my favorite part of mojitos but the passion fruit amps it up a level. Thanks for sharing this!

      Reply
    8. Kathy McDaniel says

      June 28, 2018 at 11:12 pm

      This mojito screams summer!! I love it. Passion fruit is so tasty and refreshing that I know it will become a new favorite. I am planning on making it this weekend for sure!

      Reply
    9. Stef says

      June 27, 2018 at 12:10 pm

      I'm so jealous! I wanted to make a ton of passion fruit recipes recently and couldn't find any at the store near me. I love the flavor of passion fruit and this drink must taste amazing!

      Reply
    10. Lisa says

      June 26, 2018 at 3:52 pm

      Passion fruit is definitely one of those impulse buys! We find them at our farmer's market and I always spend a small fortune bringing them home. I've made passion fruit curd, passion fruit tarts and even a passion fruit bundt cake (with rum) -- The obvious next step is a passion fruit cocktail and this recipe looks like THE ONE! I can't wait to try it!

      Reply
    11. Anne says

      February 08, 2017 at 9:16 pm

      This mojito is amazing! I was really craving something summery and gave this a try. I didn't have fresh passion fruit, but I did have passion fruit paste that I mixed in and it worked perfectly. I can't wait until I can get fresh passion fruit to make this. Thank you so much for sharing this recipe! I hope you come out with a cookbook soon!

      Reply
    12. Ronda says

      June 14, 2016 at 12:30 pm

      About how much juice do you get from 8 passion fruits? I can get passion fruit concentrate here but sadly just passion fruits I might have to take out a loan. Though I do love passion fruit and mojitos are my favorite so I have to have this drink, preferably right this minute.

      Reply
      • Amanda says

        June 14, 2016 at 1:32 pm

        Hi Rhonda, one passion fruit will give you roughly half a tablespoon of juice - I'd start there and add more to taste if needed!!

        Reply
    13. Sarah | Well and Full says

      May 26, 2016 at 8:33 pm

      These mojitos look beautiful, not to mention absolutely delicious!! 😀

      Reply
      • Amanda says

        May 26, 2016 at 8:47 pm

        Thank you! They are super tasty. I have made them a couple of times since posting them already!

        Reply
    14. Thalia @ butter and brioche says

      May 26, 2016 at 7:17 pm

      i am loving all the summer recipes i'm seeing lately! definitely giving me some serious summer envy - totally wishing it was getting hotter and not colder here win australia!

      Reply
      • Amanda says

        May 26, 2016 at 8:50 pm

        If only we were in the same seasonal schedule! I do want to hold on to my winter comfort foods still! The mojito helps change my mind a bit, I suppose. Perhaps you can make yourself something tropical and pretend it's still summer!

        Reply
    15. Medha @ Whisk & Shout says

      May 23, 2016 at 4:18 pm

      This mojito is gorgeous! Love the passion fruit- so unique 🙂

      Reply
      • aadalhashim says

        August 08, 2017 at 3:34 am

        how about adding 7up insted of rum and soda;)

        Reply
      • Juan C Gallego Londono says

        December 09, 2020 at 9:17 pm

        You can use frozen natural fruit pulp from Colombia. Passion Fruit with seeds.

        Reply

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