This passion fruit simple syrup recipe is perfect for iced coffee, lattes, tea, lemonade, cocktails, mocktails, and sparkling water, it adds a vibrant fruity punch with a refreshing exotic twist.
Equipment
- Small saucepan
- Fine-mesh strainer or sieve
- Wooden spoon or spatula
- Sterilized bottle or jar
Ingredients
- 1 cup passion fruit pulp or 4 medium sized passion fruits
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon lime juice optional, brightens flavor
Instructions
- Add sugar and water to a small saucepan.
- Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat until the sugar completely dissolves to make the syrup base.
- Remove from heat and allow the syrup base to cool down a bit. Add the passion fruit pulp and allow it to steep in syrup for 10 minutes.
- Strain through a fine-mesh sieve to remove seeds and stir in lime juice.
- Let cool completely.
- Transfer to a clean bottle or jar and refrigerate.
Notes
For a stronger tropical flavor, reduce water to ¾ cup.
Add ½ teaspoon vanilla extract for a smoother, dessert-style syrup.
Pairs especially well with iced lattes, coconut milk drinks, and sparkling beverages.
Add ½ teaspoon vanilla extract for a smoother, dessert-style syrup.
Pairs especially well with iced lattes, coconut milk drinks, and sparkling beverages.