Lilikoi Sunset: A Passion Fruit Daiquiri
Photo: Sarah King Photography
An extra-tropical twist on the Daiquiri.
For this passion fruit Daiquiri, Mauro Hernandez of James Beard-nominated tropical bar Strong Water in Anaheim, California, adds a touch of funk with Jamaican rum and leans into the Daiquiri’s tropical character with passion fruit syrup.
Ingredients
- 1 oz. Jamaican rum
- 1 oz. aged white rum
- 3/4 oz. fresh lime juice
- 1/2 oz. rich cane syrup (2:1)
- 1/4 oz. passion fruit syrup (see note)
- Tools:shaker, strainer
- Glass:coupe
- Garnish:lime wheel
Preparation
Add all of the ingredients to an ice-filled shaker and shake to chill. Strain into a chilled coupe. Garnish.
NOTE: You can use a store-bought passion fruit syrup, such as Small Hand or Monin, our you can make your own. Click here to check out a couple of DIY recipes.