Passion Fruit Syrup substitutes
The closest substitute for Passion Fruit Syrup is Passion Fruit Purée, which works but the drink will taste a little different. Tarter; add a little simple syrup. Fassionola also works.
What to use instead of Passion Fruit Syrup
| Substitute | How much | Strength |
|---|---|---|
Passion Fruit PuréeWorks, tastes different Tarter; add a little simple syrup. Same amount | Same amount | Alcohol-free |
FassionolaWorks, tastes different Adds berry and pineapple notes alongside passion fruit. Same amount | Same amount | Alcohol-free |
Almost the same: most people won’t notice. Works, tastes different: still a good drink, just a different one. Last resort: better than skipping the drink.
Swap it in your drink
Pick a substitute to see how much to pour in each drink with Passion Fruit Syrup, how strong the drink ends up and when to adjust the sugar.
- Don's Special Daiquiri
15ml (½ oz) Passion Fruit Syrup → 15ml (½ oz) Passion Fruit Purée
Same strength
- Port Light
15ml (½ oz) Passion Fruit Syrup → 15ml (½ oz) Passion Fruit Purée
Same strength
- Sidewinder's Fang
45ml (1½ oz) Passion Fruit Syrup → 45ml (1½ oz) Passion Fruit Purée
Same strength
- Tropical Itch
15ml (½ oz) Passion Fruit Syrup → 15ml (½ oz) Passion Fruit Purée
Same strength
Make your own Passion Fruit Syrup
A tart, tropical syrup made from passion fruit pulp. A classic tiki sweetener, used in Don's Special Daiquiri and the Hurricane.
- Time
- 20 minutes
- Makes
- 300ml
- Keeps
- 2 weeks
You need
- Passion fruit pulp or unsweetened purée, About 6-8 fresh passion fruit150ml
- Granulated sugar150g
- Water75ml
Method
- Warm the sugar and water in a saucepan, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
- Add the passion fruit pulp and bring to a gentle simmer for 2-3 minutes.Do not boil hard; it dulls the fresh fruit flavour.
- Take off the heat and let it steep for 10 minutes.
- Strain out the seeds, pressing the pulp through the strainer.
- Let cool, then bottle and refrigerate.
Refrigerate in a sealed bottle.
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Questions about Passion Fruit Syrup substitutes
What is the best substitute for Passion Fruit Syrup?
Passion Fruit Purée is the closest substitute for Passion Fruit Syrup, though the drink will taste a little different. Tarter; add a little simple syrup. Use the same amount.
What can I use instead of Passion Fruit Syrup in a Don's Special Daiquiri?
Passion Fruit Purée: swap 15ml (½ oz) of Passion Fruit Syrup for 15ml (½ oz) of Passion Fruit Purée.
Can I make Passion Fruit Syrup at home?
Yes. A tart, tropical syrup made from passion fruit pulp. A classic tiki sweetener, used in Don's Special Daiquiri and the Hurricane. It takes 20 minutes and makes 300ml.
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