Passion fruit martini
The sweet and sour combination of vanilla vodka, passion fruit liqueur, freshly squeezed lime juice and a simple vanilla syrup makes this party classic unique and delicious.
Ingredients
To make the vanilla syrup
- 100g/3½oz caster sugar
- 50ml/2fl oz water
- 10ml/2 tsp vanilla extract
To make the cocktail
- 2 handfuls ice
- 2 passion fruit
- 50ml/2fl oz vanilla vodka
- 15ml/1 tbsp passionfruit liqueur (such as Passoa)
- 15ml/1 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
- 50ml/2fl oz Prosecco, to serve
Method
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For the vanilla syrup, put the caster sugar in a small non-stick saucepan over a medium heat then pour in the water and vanilla extract. Stir and bring to the boil. CAUTION: boiling sugar is extremely hot. Handle very carefully. Use a deep pan to avoid bubbling over.
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Once the sugar has dissolved and the liquid is clear, take the pan off the heat and leave to cool. Put a coupette or other glass of your choice into the freezer.
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Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Halve the passionfruit, scoop out the insides of one and a half and add them to the shaker. Pour 10ml/2 teaspoons of the cooled vanilla syrup over the ice along with the vodka, liqueur and lime juice. Shake vigorously for 8-10 seconds.
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Strain the mixture into the chilled coupette using a hawthorne cocktail strainer and a fine mesh strainer. If you don’t have a strainer, any kitchen sieve will work just as well.
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Float the remaining passionfruit half on top of the drink and serve the Prosecco on the side. We recommend pouring the Prosecco into the passionfruit martini once served!
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