Batida De Maracuja

Originating from Brazil, the Batida is not as common as the Caipirinha, which is another refreshing cocktail hailing from the same country. Traditionally, this drink is made with cachaça, fruit juice or coconut milk, and sugar. All the ingredients are blended or shaken with ice.

The Batida De Maracuja uses passionfruit to give it a delicious summery flavour, and it's sure to be a hit with customers as they soak up the sunshine. You can also switch the cachaça for vodka in Batida's, which is what the following recipe does.

Serves 1

Ingredients: 

50ml vodka

40ml lime juice

30ml Monin passionfruit puree

20ml Monin passionfruit syrup

50ml condensed milk

Passionfruit (garnish)

Mint (garnish)

Equipment:

Jigger, blender, and serve in a collins or highball glass. (We used the the Vidivi Prisma Hi-ball glass from Artis)

Method:

Add all the ingredients into a blender with ice (6 cubes are recommended), blend to mix well.

Pour contents into the glass, and garnish with a passionfruit wheel and mint sprig.

A quick and easy recipe to follow that can be enjoyed by your customers at the bar, or even when you want to kick back and relax at home on a hot summer's day. You could even omit the alcohol for a delicious mocktail if you prefer.

Saúde!

Recipe by Gamaal Serugo-Lugo.