Passion Fruit Spritz Cocktail Recipe

ByJohn

A Passion Fruit Spritz brings tropical vibes to any gathering. This light and fizzy cocktail mixes prosecco, passion fruit puree, and club soda for a bright and balanced drink perfect for warm spring and summer days.

The sweet-tart taste of passion fruit adds a fun twist to the classic Italian spritz. Its bright orange color and bubbly nature make it a great choice for brunches, pool parties, or happy hour with friends.

Many bars and restaurants serve this drink, but making it at home saves money and lets people adjust the sweetness to their taste. Fresh or frozen passion fruit works well, and the recipe needs just 4 ingredients.

Passion Fruit Spritz Cocktail Recipe

Passion Fruit Spritz Cocktail Recipe

Passion Fruit Spritz Cocktail Recipe
This refreshing cocktail combines tangy passion fruit with sparkling prosecco and a splash of soda water for a perfect warm-weather drink.
John
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Serving Size 1

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 oz passion fruit puree or juice
  • 4 oz prosecco chilled
  • 2 oz soda water
  • 1/2 fresh passion fruit
  • Ice cubes
  • Fresh mint sprig for garnish optional

Instructions

  • Fill the champagne flute or wine glass halfway with ice cubes.
  • Pour the passion fruit puree into the glass.
  • Add the chilled prosecco slowly to prevent overflow.
  • Top with soda water and stir gently with a bar spoon.
  • Cut the fresh passion fruit in half and scoop the pulp and seeds from one half into the drink.
  • Garnish with a mint sprig if desired.

Notes

The drink can be made with other sparkling wines like cava or champagne instead of prosecco.
Store leftover passion fruit puree in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
For a stronger drink, add 1/2 oz of vodka or gin.
Fresh passion fruit makes the best cocktail, but frozen pulp works too.
Make sure all ingredients are well-chilled before mixing for the best results.

Tasting Notes

A Passion Fruit Spritz delivers a bright, tropical flavor with gentle bubbles. The sweetness of passion fruit balances perfectly with the prosecco’s crisp notes.

The first sip brings forward fresh passion fruit, followed by hints of citrus from the orange slice garnish. The prosecco adds light floral touches and a pleasant fizz.

This cocktail has a golden-orange color that sparkles in the glass. The aroma combines fresh tropical fruits with subtle wine notes.

Flavor Profile:

  • Primary: Passion fruit, tropical
  • Secondary: Citrus, white flowers
  • Finish: Light, effervescent

The texture is smooth yet bubbly, with a clean finish that doesn’t leave any heavy sweetness behind. Each sip remains refreshing and light.

The drink maintains its fizz well when properly chilled. Ice helps keep the bubbles active without diluting the flavors too much.

A proper Passion Fruit Spritz should taste equally sweet and tart, with neither element overpowering the other. The alcohol content feels subtle and balanced.

The garnish adds both visual appeal and complementary orange notes that enhance the tropical profile.

Must Have Ingredients

Substitute

If passion fruit is hard to find, there are several easy replacements for this cocktail.

Mango puree or nectar makes a tasty swap with its sweet tropical flavor.

Peach nectar works well too. It brings a similar sweetness and bright color to the drink. Mix it in equal amounts as you would the passion fruit.

When using substitutes for fresh passion fruit, add a splash of lime juice. This helps match the tart notes found in real passion fruit.

Common replacement options:

  • Mango puree or nectar
  • Peach nectar
  • Apricot nectar
  • Guava juice
  • Pineapple juice

For the prosecco part, any dry sparkling wine works fine. Cava or a basic brut champagne can replace prosecco without changing the taste much.

The aperol part needs a bitter orange liqueur. Campari makes a good substitute but adds more bitterness. Select or Cappelletti work too and keep similar orange notes.

Best sparkling wine alternatives:

  • Spanish cava
  • Dry champagne
  • Other Italian sparkling wines
  • Dry sparkling rosé

Hey there, I’m John Watson—a guy who’s spent over 20 years proving that a good drink can fix just about anything (well, almost anything). Whether it’s cocktails that wow or mocktails that mock boredom, I’m all about crafting sips with stories. Founder of ThirstyTales and full-time drink nerd, I’m here to help you shake things up, one glass at a time. Let’s mix, laugh, and maybe spill a little—cheers to the adventure!

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