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Brazilian Passionfruit Delight

This recipe is a delicious and refreshing tropical mocktail that combines passion fruit, guava, and coconut milk with soothing lavender-infused water and agave syrup. Perfect for a vegetarian dessert or summer party, it's easy to make and sure to impress your guests.

🕒 Prep Time: 15 minutes - Cook Time: 0 minutes - Total Time: 15 minutes
🍽 Servings: 4
🔥 Difficulty: Advanced
🌎 Cuisine: Brazilian

Allergens

None

Ingredients

  • 1 cup fresh passion fruit pulp
  • 1/2 cup guava juice (fresh or store
  • bought)
  • 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
  • 4 sprigs of fresh lavender
  • 1/4 cup agave syrup
  • Ice cubes

Instructions

  1. In a blender, combine passion fruit pulp and guava juice. Blend until smooth.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the coconut milk and agave syrup until fully combined.
  3. In a small saucepan, steep the lavender sprigs in 1 cup of boiling water for 5 minutes. Remove the lavender sprigs and let the infused water cool.
  4. Add the passion fruit guava mixture to a cocktail shaker, followed by the coconut milk mixture. Pour in 2 oz of the cooled lavender infused water.
  5. Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously until well combined and chilled.
  6. Strain the mixture into glasses filled with fresh ice, garnishing each glass with a sprig of lavender and a slice of passion fruit.

Chef’s Insight

The use of fresh passion fruit and guava juice gives this mocktail a vibrant flavor that cannot be achieved with store-bought alternatives.

Notes

The lavender infusion adds a soothing touch to the drink, but it can be omitted for a more intense fruity flavor.

Cultural or Historical Background

This drink is inspired by Brazilian cuisine, featuring the tropical flavors commonly found in Brazilian desserts and cocktails.