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PASSION FRUIT & MINT COOLER
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.
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 JuiceCut 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.
