PASSION MINT MOCKTAIL

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PASSION FRUIT & MINT COOLER

 Yield: 2 servings

Prep Time: 5minutes mins

Total Time: 5minutes mins

This is based off of fresh passionfruit juice from our garden.  Fruit will vary in sweetness/tartness so adjust amount and sugar amount to taste.  This is pretty tasty as a cocktail with the addition of rum and a bit more lime. 

There are different varieties of passion fruit, some much less tart and sweeter than others. Adjust sugar for different varieties and to taste.

If you are a pulp-free type, make a mint simple syrup (see Note 2) instead of muddling the mint leaves and sugar.

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INGREDIENTS

• 6-8 whole Mint Leaves
• 2 Tablespoons Sugar (30ml)
• 1 ounce fresh Lime Juice (30ml)
• 1 Tablespoon fresh Passion fruit Juice (15ml) *see note 1 for extracting
• 12 ounces Water (360ml)

INSTRUCTIONS 

• Muddle the mint leaves, sugar, and lime juice together.
• Add passion fruit juice and water to the muddled mix. (Add passion fruit seeds if you are so inclined).  Divide into 2 glasses filled with ice.

NOTES

 

*Note 1: Extracting Passion Fruit Juice

Cut the passion fruit in half then scrap out the seeds and pulp into a small mesh strainer.  Over a small bowl to catch the juice, scrap the seeds and pulp using the back of a spoon in order to separate the pulp and juice from the seeds.  Reserve the seeds if you enjoy them in your drinks or other recipes.

*Note 2: Mint Simple Syrup

(keeps quite well, so make more than needed and use for iced tea, making lemonade, cocktails, etc...)Combine 2 cups (480ml) water, 2 cups (400g) sugar, and a large handful of mint leaves in a medium saucepan.  Heat just until a light simmer, stirring to dissolve sugar.  Remove from heat and allow mint to steep for 15-20 minutes. Strain and store in refrigerator until ready to use.