The Passoa cocktail recipe
for your table
Fill a highball glass to the brim with ice cubes.
Pour the Passoa and lime juice over the ice.
Top up with cold orange juice and stir gently once.
Spoon the pulp from half a passion fruit on top and serve with a straw.
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The story
Passoa was launched in France in 1985, in the same wave that also made peach schnapps popular: the eighties were the decade of fruit liqueurs. Its base is passion fruit juice from Brazil, and its distinctive orange-red color made the bottle instantly recognizable behind the bar. In the Netherlands, the liqueur found a second life when the Pornstar Martini became the country's most popular cocktail, because the flavor that takes center stage in it is exactly this one. If you want to skip the shaker, simply serve Passoa with orange juice.
The right glass
A highball glass from 33 to 47 cl is the logical choice here. The ratio is mild, so a generous glass with plenty of ice makes the cocktail fresher rather than weaker. Choose clear, colorless glass: the deep orange color of Passoa with juice is exactly what you want to see on the table, and the passion fruit pulp slowly drifting downward completes the look. For the prosecco version, use a tulip-shaped glass or a coupe.
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The right tools
For a Passoa cocktail, in addition to the glass, use a long bar spoon, a jigger for precise measuring, a citrus juicer, and long ice sticks. These are the bar tools we use ourselves; you can find everything in our bar tools & cocktail sets.
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What do you use to make a Passoa cocktail?
For a Passoa cocktail, you need the right base. Well-known bottles include Passoã. On each drink page, you can read the alcohol percentage, what it tastes like, which cocktails it works with, and which glass you need.
Variations & twists
Passoa with prosecco may be the simplest party cocktail there is: 4 cl liqueur, top up with bubbles, and you're done. Cranberry juice gives you a deep red version, while pineapple juice makes it tropical. Add vodka and lime and you have a Pornstar Martini. Also good: Passoa with tonic and a lime wedge, surprisingly dry. Find more inspiration in all cocktail recipes.
Serving tip
The splash of lime juice is in the recipe for a reason: Passoa is quite sweet, and without acidity the cocktail quickly becomes syrupy. Use half a fresh passion fruit as a garnish; it costs almost nothing and makes the difference between a drink and a cocktail. Serve with a straw so the pulp at the bottom comes along too.
Frequently asked questions
Which glass do you use for a Passoa cocktail?
A 33 to 47 cl long drink glass. View our long drink glasses.
What is the best way to mix Passoa?
Orange juice is the classic. Prosecco, cranberry juice and tonic also work well; with cola, the passion fruit clashes with the caramel.
How much alcohol does Passoa contain?
Seventeen percent. In the proportions above, you end up with a long drink of approximately 5 percent, comparable to beer.
Can you make a Passoa cocktail alcohol-free?
Yes: use passion fruit juice or syrup instead of the liqueur, topped up with orange juice and a splash of lime. The taste and color remain almost the same.
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