Introduction

This Passionfruit Spritz is a bright, refreshing cocktail perfect for warm afternoons or lively gatherings. Combining tropical passionfruit with sparkling Prosecco, it offers a playful balance of sweet and tangy flavors in just minutes.

A short clear glass filled with a bright yellow-orange drink that has visible passion fruit seeds and ice cubes inside, topped with a half passion fruit piece showing its white and red rind and yellow seeds at the surface. The glass is placed on a white marbled texture with blurred lime wedges on the right, a white bowl with a green lime on the left, and green leaves in the bottom left corner, creating a fresh and tropical look. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

1 oz passion fruit puree or juice
½ oz freshly squeezed lime juice
1 oz passion fruit liqueur
2-3 oz Prosecco
1-2 oz sparkling water
Passionfruit half, for garnish
Lime wedge, for garnish
Fresh mint, for garnish

Instructions

Step 1: Fill a wine glass, large coupe, or lowball glass with ice.
Step 2: Add the passion fruit puree or juice, lime juice, and passion fruit liqueur to the glass. Gently stir to combine.
Step 3: Pour in the Prosecco followed by the sparkling water. Stir gently once more to mix the ingredients without losing the bubbles.
Step 4: Garnish with a half passionfruit, a lime wedge, and a sprig of fresh mint for a vibrant, inviting look.

Tips & Variations

Use fresh passion fruit juice if you can find it for the best natural flavor; canned puree works well as a convenient option.
Adjust the sparkling water amount to control the cocktail’s strength and fizz level according to your preference.
For a sweeter twist, add a splash of simple syrup or honey before stirring.
Swap Prosecco with Champagne or a dry sparkling wine if preferred.

Storage

This cocktail is best enjoyed fresh to maintain its fizz and vibrant flavors. If needed, prepare the passion fruit mixture (juice, lime, liqueur) in advance and refrigerate for up to 24 hours, then add Prosecco and sparkling water just before serving.

How to Serve

A short clear glass filled with bright yellow-orange juice and ice cubes shows visible passion fruit seeds mixed inside; a halved passion fruit with white and purple-red edges floats on top as garnish. In the background, a white bowl holds a bright green lime, and lime wedges sit nearby on a white marbled textured surface. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I make this Passionfruit Spritz non-alcoholic?

Yes, substitute passion fruit liqueur with a passion fruit syrup and replace Prosecco with sparkling grape juice or soda water to keep it bubbly and alcohol-free.

What glass is best for serving a spritz?

A large wine glass, coupe, or lowball glass works well to showcase the drink’s aromas and allows plenty of room for ice and garnishes.