Tropical Passionfruit Caipirinha
A vibrant and refreshing Brazilian caipirinha variation combining cachaça with tropical passionfruit and lime. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together cachaça, fresh lime, passionfruit syrup for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 200 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 2 oz cachaça
- 1 whole, quartered fresh lime
- 1 oz passionfruit syrup
- 1/2 oz simple syrup
- 1 cup crushed ice
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Instructions
- Step 1: Place 1 whole lime, quartered, in a sturdy rocks glass.
- Step 2: Add 1 oz passionfruit syrup and 1/2 oz simple syrup to the glass.
- Step 3: Muddle the lime quarters thoroughly with a muddler to release juice and oils.
- Step 4: Fill the glass with 1 cup of crushed ice.
- Step 5: Pour 2 oz cachaça over the ice and stir vigorously for 20 seconds to combine and chill.
- Step 6: Garnish with a thin wheel of lime on the rim and a small spoonful of fresh passionfruit seeds on top.








