Mango and Passion Fruit, two delightful flavours that come together in perfect harmony to transport you to the sunny isle of Saint Lucia. A classic combination that’s simple yet effective. Whether the sun is shining where you are or not, let these tropical heroes embrace your taste buds like a balmy Caribbean breeze. We have been making this for years, I tried one at a restaurant years ago on the beach, and ever since then I was in love and started making them at home. With minimal and fresh ingredients, this Passion Fruit Gin Fizz is super easy to shake up, tasty, and super refreshing on those hot summer days.

Just remember that strong flavours like citrus peel, chilli and fresh or dried herbs tend to be quite powerful in small amounts! This is a vine fruit that is native to South America and is a sweet seedy fruit that is great eaten fresh, juiced, or made into various things such as jams, jellies, fillings, and more. CAN I MAKE A LARGE BATCH OF THIS?

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Gin - Gin has a strong piney aroma and sharp citrus taste. There’s no need to break the bank on a premium bottle when making a gin fizz because the passion fruit hides most of the intricate flavors. Gordon’s and Beefeater are inexpensive and all-around good gins. Of course, you could always add some more tonic water and lime juice as well, but to give this some of the original flavors these are some alternatives we go with. WHAT IS PASSION FRUIT? To make your homemade flavoured gin, take a sterilised (dry) jar or bottle and simply add your chosen fruit(s), herbs and/or spices to your gin and leave the mixture to infuse. It’s as easy as that! To turn it into a gin liqueur, simply add sugar.

There’s certainly no shortage of flavoured gins in the supermarkets these days – everything from violets and geraniums to blood oranges and grapefruits make their way into the staunchly British spirit. But while these are at best overly sweet and at worst full of artificial flavourings, it’s far tastier and cheaper to make your own. And best of all – all it requires is a bit of sugar, some gin, your chosen fruit and time for everything to infuse together.

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If you are not a fan of gin and want to keep this non-alcoholic some other things that you can use include: Herbs and spices like vanilla, thyme, lavender, mint, cardamom or chilli may only need a few hours steeping in the gin, whereas fruits, strongly flavoured vegetables and berries will probably be best left for a week or two, maybe even up to a month. It is just one of those recipes that is different enough that you really get a sense of having something exotic, yet super easy at the same time. A single sip of our Mango and Passion Fruit Gin Liqueur is bursting with bold flavours and infused with cacao nibs for a smooth and satisfying drinking experience. Our gin liqueurs use real fruit flavours for full-bodied, authentic tastes and aromas that work beautifully as a standalone tipple or mixed with your favourite tonic. With such bounteous natural ingredients at our fingertips, there’s no need for artificial flavours or colourings.

Beware of leaving it too long and over-infusing the mixture, though - in the same way that a cup of tea with the teabag left in too long can taste horrible, so too can flavoured gin! How to store: If your bottles or jars are well sealed, strained correctly and kept in a cool, dark place, your spirits can keep for up to a year. The bottling technique: Add your spirit to a Kilner jar or another sealable container. Make sure your kit is clean and sterile to avoid the spirit going bad. Then add your infusing ingredient and leave it to leach into the spirit. Here's a rough time guide:Leave strong chilli, vanilla, cardamom or citrus for less than a day.Hardy spices and strong-flavoured veg will need five to seven days.Berries and strong fruit can take around three to four weeks to impart as much flavour as possible.Milder ingredients like apple or florals will take up to a month. This drink is so easy to throw together and only takes 5 minutes and minimal ingredients and you will have yourself a super tasty drink that you will want to make over and over again.I was walking through a local specialty grocery store the other day, truly in awe of all the beautiful fruits and vegetables that were on display – purple asparagus, figs, candy cane beets, among many other things (I swear unique fruits and vegetables are like an art form to me!).

So taste the gin at intervals, and once you’re happy with the flavour, filter out all the botanicals using a sieve. If there’s some sediment left in the liquid, use some muslin or a coffee filter to strain it again. To really let your homemade passion fruit gin sing, try it with a neutral tonic and lots of ice. If you don’t like tonic or want to try something new, we particularly love it with pineapple soda, it complements the flavour so well!When ready to serve, fill your glass with ice, pour your drink mixture over, and top it off with tonic water. If you want to impress your guests and ensure it looks as good as it tastes, we enjoy garnishing with extra passionfruit seeds (for that added bit of crunch), but you can of course strain it if you’d like it completely smooth.