Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Fill a copper mug or highball glass about two-thirds with ice and let it chill for a minute while you measure the ingredients.
- Pour the vodka, passion fruit purée, lime juice, and simple syrup (if using) over the ice. Stir with a bar spoon for 10 seconds, lifting from the bottom to mix and chill the drink.
- Top with the chilled ginger beer, pouring slowly to keep it fizzy. Give it one gentle stir to combine.
- Slap the mint sprig between your palms to release the aroma, then tuck it into the ice next to a lime wheel. Spoon a little fresh passion fruit pulp on top, if using. Serve immediately with a straw.
Notes
Passion fruit purée: Look for it in the freezer or juice aisle of larger grocery stores or online. For fresh pulp, scoop out 2 to 3 passion fruits and press through a fine strainer to remove the seeds.
Ginger beer: Choose a spicy ginger beer for the best flavor, not ginger ale, which is much sweeter and milder. Many ginger beers are already sweet, so you may not need the simple syrup.
Copper mug: It keeps the drink very cold, but a regular highball glass works just as well.
Balance: Taste and adjust. Add a little simple syrup if the drink is too tart, or an extra squeeze of lime if it is too sweet.
Making a pitcher: For 6 drinks, stir together 12 ounces (360 ml) of vodka, 6 ounces (180 ml) of passion fruit purée, and 3 ounces (90 ml) of lime juice in a pitcher. Chill, then pour over ice-filled glasses and top each with 4 ounces (120 ml) of ginger beer.
Spicy version: Muddle 2 thin slices of fresh ginger or jalapeño in the glass before adding the ice.
Alcohol-free version: Skip the vodka and add an extra ounce (30 ml) of passion fruit purée and a splash of chilled sparkling water.
Please drink responsibly. This recipe is for adults of legal drinking age. Nutrition (per cocktail) Calories 210 kcal Carbohydrates 23 g Protein 0 g Fat 0 g Saturated fat 0 g Cholesterol 0 mg Sodium 12 mg Potassium 85 mg Fiber 1 g Sugar 21 g
Ginger beer: Choose a spicy ginger beer for the best flavor, not ginger ale, which is much sweeter and milder. Many ginger beers are already sweet, so you may not need the simple syrup.
Copper mug: It keeps the drink very cold, but a regular highball glass works just as well.
Balance: Taste and adjust. Add a little simple syrup if the drink is too tart, or an extra squeeze of lime if it is too sweet.
Making a pitcher: For 6 drinks, stir together 12 ounces (360 ml) of vodka, 6 ounces (180 ml) of passion fruit purée, and 3 ounces (90 ml) of lime juice in a pitcher. Chill, then pour over ice-filled glasses and top each with 4 ounces (120 ml) of ginger beer.
Spicy version: Muddle 2 thin slices of fresh ginger or jalapeño in the glass before adding the ice.
Alcohol-free version: Skip the vodka and add an extra ounce (30 ml) of passion fruit purée and a splash of chilled sparkling water.
Please drink responsibly. This recipe is for adults of legal drinking age. Nutrition (per cocktail) Calories 210 kcal Carbohydrates 23 g Protein 0 g Fat 0 g Saturated fat 0 g Cholesterol 0 mg Sodium 12 mg Potassium 85 mg Fiber 1 g Sugar 21 g