Passion Fruit Martini

This Passion Fruit Martini is a unique twist on the classic martini.

About the Recipe

Made with tart tropical passion fruit juice, vodka and dry vermouth, this fruity cocktail is a great choice on a hot summer day or served at a fancy dinner party.

The bright and tropical flavors of this sweet cocktail make it fun, festive and perfect to make for any occasion. 

If you are looking for more cocktail recipes, check out our: Easy and Cozy Fig Manhattan, Sidecar Cocktail or S'mores Old Fashioned.

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• About the Recipe
• Why You Will Love This Recipe
• Ingredients
• Directions
• Expert Tips and Tricks
• Kitchen Equipment
• Recipe Substitutions/Variations
• What To Serve With
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Other Recipes to Try
• Passion Fruit Martini

Why You Will Love This Recipe

Easy - If you thought delicious cocktails were only something your favorite bartender could make, you will be surprised to know that it’s really not too difficult. This martini is simply made by combining a few simple ingredients in a cocktail shaker and straining it into a glass!

Impressive - This martini gets garnished with a piece of dried passion fruit and is served in a martini glass which makes it look elegant and visually appealing. It will definitely impress your guests and get the conversation flowing!

Versatile - This can be served on a hot summer day or as a sophisticated drink at a fancy dinner party with friends. Feel free to experiment serving this straight up in chilled martini glasses or in a rocks glass over ice.

Ingredients

Here are the ingredients you will need for this passion fruit martini recipe: 

• Vodka - We used regular vodka
• Passion fruit juice - If you can find ripe passion fruit, you can puree it and strain the fresh juice.
• Dry vermouth
• Orange liqueur - Use triple sec orange liqueur like Cointreau
• Passion fruit - Use dried passion fruit as a garnish. You can also use fresh passion fruit if you can find it!

Directions

Let's make this passion fruit cocktail together! 

Step 1: In a cocktail shaker, combine the vodka, passion fruit juice, dry vermouth and orange liqueur. Add a handful of ice and shake well.

Step 2: Strain into a martini glass and garnish with dried passion fruit. Enjoy!

Expert Tips and Tricks

Here are some expert recipe tips to make popular cocktail: 

Dry vermouth - If you aren’t a fan of the dry vermouth taste, feel free to skip that ingredient!

Cocktail shaker - If you don’t have a cocktail shaker, a jar with a tight fitting lid will work just as well!

Kitchen Equipment

Here is some kitchen equipment you will need for this martini recipe. You can find all of these products on Amazon.

Cocktail Shaker - This cocktail shaker is our favorite. It never sticks and it's great for so many different cocktails.

Strainer - This cocktail strainer is great for making cocktails at home.

Martini Glasses - I LOVE these martini glasses. They're so beautiful and would be perfect for this cocktail.

Recipe Substitutions/Variations

Here are some common recipe substitutions and variations for this delicious cocktail recipe.

• If you want a touch of heat, muddle some jalapeno slices in the cocktail shaker before adding the other ingredients. This will add a spicy kick to your martini!
• If you prefer a sweeter taste, try adding 1-ounce of simple syrup, honey or agave nectar.
• You can use passion fruit liqueur instead of or in addition to vodka.

What To Serve With

Here are some recipes to serve alongside this passion fruit martini:

Margherita Flatbread - This Margherita Flatbread is made with slices of fresh tomatoes, flavorful basil, gooey mozzarella cheese, and dollops of pesto all on top of a crispy flatbread crust.

Easy Tomato Crostini with Whipped Cream Cheese - This Tomato Crostini with Whipped Cream Cheese appetizer is perfect for entertaining! With creamy whipped cream cheese, sauteed garlic tomatoes, and a sweet balsamic drizzle, each bite is so delicious.

Easy Lemon, Asparagus, and Whipped Goat Cheese Tart - This easy lemon, asparagus, and whipped goat cheese tart is a perfect Easter appetizer, quick weeknight meal, or great spring inspired dish that your whole family will love!

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