- What if I can't find fresh passion fruit?
- You can use canned pulp or puree, but watch out for added sugar. If using sweetened puree, reduce the honey.
- My mango is too hard, what should I do?
- Place it in a paper bag with an apple for 1-2 days at room temperature. The apple releases ethylene gas, which speeds up ripening.
Tropical Mango Passion Fruit Cider
Tropical flavors meet European cider traditions in this refreshing blend. The creamy sweetness of mango and the tart crunch of passion fruit create an exciting textural play against the sparkling cider. Built on contrasts—sweet and sour, creamy and bubbly—this drink is the perfect choice when you crave something exotic without the fuss of complex cocktail mixing.
Ingredients
2
cups
Hard Cider (dry or semi-dry)
1
whole
Ripe Mango
2
whole
Passion Fruits
1
tbsp
Liquid Honey
2
sprigs
Fresh Mint
1
cup
Ice Cubes
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Equipment Needed
- Cutting board and sharp knife
- Mixing bowl
- Spoon
- Highball glasses
Instructions
1
✓
Stand the mango upright and slice off the two 'cheeks' along the flat seed. Score the flesh into cubes without cutting through the skin, then invert it and slice off the cubes.
Tip: This 'hedgehog' method is the fastest and cleanest way to dice a mango.
2
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Cut the passion fruits in half and scoop out the gelatinous, seedy pulp into a mixing bowl.
Tip: Passion fruit with wrinkled skin is the sweetest and ripest. Smooth skin often indicates it's still tart.
3
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Add half of the mango cubes and the honey to the passion fruit pulp and mix thoroughly. Let it sit for 5 minutes.
Tip: The honey draws juices out of the fruit via osmosis, creating a natural, flavorful syrup.
4
✓
Fill glasses with ice. Spoon the honey-fruit base over the ice.
Tip: Placing the heavy fruit at the bottom creates a layered, visually appealing drink.
5
✓
Gently pour in the cold cider. Top with the remaining mango cubes for garnish.
Tip: The bubbles help mix the aromas, but you'll need a spoon to eat the fruit pieces.
6
✓
Clap the mint sprigs between your palms to release their oils, then garnish the drink.
Tip: The freshness of the mint balances the richness of the mango and honey.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups Hard Cider (dry or semi-dry)
- 1 whole Ripe Mango
- 2 whole Passion Fruits
- 1 tbsp Liquid Honey
- 2 sprigs Fresh Mint
- 1 cup Ice Cubes