Passion Fruit Spritz
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The Passion Spritz is a passion fruit spritz using the classic spritz ratio of 3 ounces of Prosecco, 2 ounces of passion fruit liqueur, and 1 ounce of seltzer or club soda. Garnish your passion fruit spritz with mint leaves and lime, and you have a lighter version of a passion fruit martini that is the perfect hot weather cocktail meant for sipping on the patio with friends.
Servings: 1 cocktail
Calories: 250kcal
Equipment
- Muddler or use a wooden spoon
- Wine glass
Ingredients
- 10 leaves fresh mint plus more for garnish
- 2 ounces (60 milliliters) passion fruit liqueur recommend Chinola or Passoa
- 3 ounces (90 milliliters) Prosecco or other sparkling wine recommend extra dry, brut, or even drier
- 1 ounce (30 milliliters) soda water or other carbonated water
- 1 slice lime for garnish
Instructions
Passion Spritz
- Add the mint leaves to a cocktail shaker or other sturdy glass and muddle using a muddler or wooden spoon. Muddle just until you can start to smell the mint.10 leaves fresh mint
- Add the passion fruit liqueur to the shaker and give it a quick stir or light shake to collect the mint oils. Strain into your wine glass.2 ounces (60 milliliters) passion fruit liqueur
- Add 4 or 5 small ice cubes to your wine glass, then slowly pour in the Prosecco and carbonated water.3 ounces (90 milliliters) Prosecco or other sparkling wine, 1 ounce (30 milliliters) soda water
- Give the drink a gentle stir using a bar spoon or chopstick until combined. Top with more ice if desired.
- Lightly slap a mint sprig to release its fragrance. Place the mint sprig and lime slice into the glass as garnish. Enjoy!1 slice lime
Notes
Over-muddling mint can make it bitter, so be gentle with your mint and muddle only until you can start to smell it.
Muddle in a cocktail shaker or sturdy glass. We'll strain out those mint leaves so you don't get bits of mint in your cocktail.
Use the formula in this Passion Fruit spritz to play around with other spritz cocktails!
Nutrition
Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 6mg | Potassium: 85mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 25IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 0.4mg