- What if I can't get fresh passion fruit?
- You can use tinned passion fruit or purée, but watch out for added sugar! If using purée, you may need less 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 emits ethylene, which speeds up ripening.
Mango and passion fruit cider
The taste of the tropics meets the European cider tradition. The creaminess of mango and the distinctive, crisp acidity of passion fruit create an exciting textural play within the sparkling cider. This drink is built on contrasts: sweet and sour, creamy and bubbly. An excellent choice if you crave something exotic but don't want to mix complicated cocktails.
Ingredients
500
ml
Apple cider (dry or semi-dry)
1
pc
Ripe mango
2
pc
Passion fruit
20
g
Runny honey
2
sprigs
Fresh mint
150
g
Ice cubes
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Equipment Needed
- Chopping board and sharp knife
- Mixing bowl
- Spoon
- Highball glasses
Allergen Information
Sulphites (in cider)
Instructions
1
✓
Stand the mango on its end and slice off the two 'cheeks' alongside the flat stone. Score the flesh into cubes without cutting through the skin, then invert it and slice off the cubes.
Tip: This 'hedgehog' method is the quickest and cleanest way to dice a mango.
2
✓
Cut the passion fruits in half and scoop out the gelatinous, seedy pulp into a mixing bowl with a spoon.
Tip: Passion fruit with wrinkled skin is the sweetest and ripest. Smooth skin often indicates it is still tart.
3
✓
Add half of the mango cubes and the honey to the passion fruit and mix thoroughly. Let it stand for 5 minutes.
Tip: Through osmosis, the honey draws juice from the fruits, creating a natural, flavourful syrup.
4
✓
Place ice into the glasses. Spoon the honey-fruit base over it.
Tip: If you place the dense fruit at the bottom, the drink will look layered and spectacular.
5
✓
Carefully top up with the cold cider. Scatter the remaining mango on top for garnish.
Tip: The bubbles help to mix the aromas, but a spoon will be needed to eat the fruit pieces.
6
✓
Clap the mint sprigs between your palms to release their scent, then tuck them into the drink.
Tip: The freshness of the mint counterbalances the richness of the mango and honey.
Recipe FAQ
Ingredients
- 500 ml Apple cider (dry or semi-dry)
- 1 pc Ripe mango
- 2 pc Passion fruit
- 20 g Runny honey
- 2 sprigs Fresh mint
- 150 g Ice cubes