This Passoa spritz is one of my favorite summer cocktails. It takes less than five minutes, uses just four ingredients, and that color is absolutely unreal.
This post covers how to make a Passoa spritz, a simple three-ingredient cocktail made with Passoa passion fruit liqueur, prosecco, and soda water. It's ideal for anyone who wants a fruity, lower-ABV spritz that isn't Aperol-based. You'll find the full recipe, substitution options, and answers to the most common questions about Passoa and how to use it.
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You'll love this Passoa spritz
It's so fun. This is a great cocktail if you're tired of the same Aperol spritz at every summer party. Passoa is a passion fruit liqueur with a deep pink color that looks stunning in the glass. It's sweet, a little tropical, and totally refreshing over ice.
It's easy to make. The recipe is also genuinely simple. You don't need a cocktail shaker or any special equipment. Just pour, stir, and serve.
It's perfect for summer. Between the color and the fruity flavors, this spritz is perfect for the summer months.
Ingredients
Passoa. This is a French passion fruit liqueur made with passion fruit, mango, pineapple, and coconut. It has a lower ABV than most liqueurs, which makes it great for a light, refreshing cocktail. You can find it at most liquor stores. You might also recognize it from a pornstar martini.
Fresh Lemon Juice. Just a small squeeze to balance the sweetness. Use fresh if you can. Passoa is on the sweeter side, and the lemon brings balance without making it taste tart. It's optional, but I really recommend it.
Prosecco. Dry prosecco works best here. You can also use champagne or any dry sparkling white wine.
Club Soda. Adds a little extra fizz and lightens the drink. You can swap in ginger ale or ginger beer if you want a little spice.
How to make a Passoa spritz
- Fill a large wine glass with ice.
- Pour in 2 oz Passoa, 1 oz fresh lemon juice, 3 oz prosecco, and 1 oz club soda.
- Give it a quick stir and garnish with a lemon slice or passion fruit wedge.
What is Passoa?
Passoa is a French passion fruit liqueur made with passion fruit, mango, pineapple, and coconut. The alcohol content is not as strong as that of other liqueurs, so it's great to mix with soft drinks for a low ABV cocktail. You may know Passoa if you like a pornstar martini!
Substitutions and variations
You don't have to use Passoa specifically. Any passion fruit liqueur works here. Just keep the same ratios.
For the soda, ginger beer is a really good swap if you want a little warmth and spice underneath the fruity flavors. Ginger ale works too if you want something milder.
If you want to make a big batch for a party, multiply the recipe and combine everything in a pitcher. Add the prosecco and soda right before serving so it stays bubbly.
FAQs
What is a Passoa spritz?
A Passoa spritz is a cocktail made with Passoa passion fruit liqueur, prosecco, and soda water, served over ice.
What does Passoa taste like?
Passoa tastes sweet and tropical, with strong passion fruit flavor and notes of mango, pineapple, and coconut. It has a deep pink color and a lower ABV than most liqueurs.
Is Passoa like Aperol?
No. Passoa is sweet and tropical, while Aperol is bitter and orange-flavored. A Passoa spritz is a good alternative if you don't like the bitterness of an Aperol spritz.
What can I mix with Passoa?
Passoa pairs well with prosecco, vodka, tequila, lemon juice, and soda water. It's also the key ingredient in a pornstar martini.
Where can I buy Passoa?
Passoa is available at most liquor stores and can also be ordered online. It's widely distributed across the US.
Can I make a Passoa spritz without alcohol?
You can make a mocktail version using passion fruit juice in place of Passoa, plus sparkling water and a squeeze of lemon. It won't have the same depth of flavor, but it's a good non-alcoholic option.
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Passoa Spritz
This Passoa spritz is one of my favorite summer cocktails. It takes less than five minutes, uses just four ingredients, and that color is absolutely unreal.
Ingredients
- 2 oz Passoa
- 1 oz lemon juice
- 3 oz prosecco
- 1 oz club soda
Instructions
- In a large wine glass filled with ice, pour in 2 oz of Passoa, 3 oz of prosecco, and 1 oz of club soda, or soda water.
- Give it a quick stir, garnish, and cheers!
Notes
This is a great cocktail if you're tired of the same Aperol spritz at every summer party. Passoa is a passion fruit liqueur with a deep pink color that looks stunning in the glass. It's sweet, a little tropical, and totally refreshing over ice.
Substitutions and variations
You don't have to use Passoa specifically. Any passion fruit liqueur works here. Just keep the same ratios.
For the soda, ginger beer is a really good swap if you want a little warmth and spice underneath the fruity flavors. Ginger ale works too if you want something milder.
If you want to make a big batch for a party, multiply the recipe and combine everything in a pitcher. Add the prosecco and soda right before serving to keep it bubbly.
FAQ
What is a Passoa spritz?
A Passoa spritz is a cocktail made with Passoa passion fruit liqueur, prosecco, and soda water, served over ice.
What does Passoa taste like?
Passoa tastes sweet and tropical, with strong passion fruit flavor and notes of mango, pineapple, and coconut. It has a deep pink color and a lower ABV than most liqueurs.
Is Passoa like Aperol?
No. Passoa is sweet and tropical, while Aperol is bitter and orange-flavored. A Passoa spritz is a good alternative if you don't like the bitterness of an Aperol spritz.
Where can I buy Passoa?
Passoa is available at most liquor stores and can also be ordered online. It's widely distributed across the US.
Can I make a Passoa spritz without alcohol?
You can make a mocktail version using passion fruit juice in place of Passoa, plus sparkling water and a squeeze of lemon. It won't have the same depth of flavor, but it's a good non-alcoholic option.
