Pure Passion
The Pure Passion is a strong rum tropical cocktail, fruity and bitter on the palate. Shaken and served in a sour glass.
- 3 min
- Sour glass
- Shaken
Flavor profile
- Tart
- 67 out of 100
- Sweet
- 72 out of 100
- Fruity
- 92 out of 100
- Bitter
- 78 out of 100
- Boozy
- 56 out of 100
How to make a Pure Passion
To make a Pure Passion, shake with ice and strain into a sour glass: 1⅓ oz rum, ⅔ oz Passoa, 1 oz lime juice, ½ oz passion fruit syrup and Peach Bitters. Garnish with mint.
You'll need
- Rum1⅓ oz
- Passoa⅔ oz
- Lime Juice1 oz
- Passion fruit syrup½ oz
- Peach Bitterssplash (¼ oz)
- Mintgarnish
Pairs well with: Passion fruit syrup · All syrups
Instructions
- 1
Add rum, Passoa, lime juice, passion fruit syrup and peach bitters to a cocktail shaker.
- 2
Fill the shaker with ice.
- 3
Shake hard for 10-15 seconds, until the outside is frosty.
- 4
Strain into a sour glass filled with fresh crushed ice.
- 5
Garnish with a mint sprig.
Why shake? Lime juice needs a hard shake to mix and chill properly.
Pure Passion questions
What does a Pure Passion taste like?
Mostly fruity and bitter. It's a strong drink at about 17% ABV once mixed.
How strong is a Pure Passion?
About 17% ABV after mixing with ice, stronger than wine, lighter than a neat spirit.
What's the difference between a Pure Passion and a Mango Mojito?
Both use rum and lime juice. The Pure Passion adds Passoa, passion fruit syrup and Peach Bitters, while the Mango Mojito uses mango and soda water. The Pure Passion is stirred and served in a sour glass; the Mango Mojito is blended and served in a highball glass.
Should a Pure Passion be shaken or stirred?
Shaken: lime juice and passion fruit syrup need a hard shake to mix and chill properly.
Can I make Pure Passions in a batch?
Yes. For 6 drinks, mix 8⅓ oz rum, 4¼ oz Passoa, 6 oz lime juice and 3 oz passion fruit syrup in a jug and chill it. Add 5 oz of cold water to stand in for the dilution from shaking. Pour over fresh ice to serve.
What glass do you serve a Pure Passion in?
A sour glass.