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Glass of homemade Passion Fruit Liqueur on a checkered cloth with fresh passion fruit halves beside it.

Passion Fruit Liqueur Recipe

Bright, tangy, and tropical, this homemade Passion Fruit Liqueur brings a splash of sunshine to every glass. Its golden colour and balanced flavour make it ideal for sipping, gifting, or cocktails.

Course: Drinks
Cuisine: International
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Infusion/ Resting Time: 45 days
Total Time: 45 days 15 minutes
Author: Manuela Zangara

Ingredients

  • 12 passion fruits
  • 150 ml – ⅔ cup alcohol (95%) OR 151-proof grain alcohol OR 190 ml – ¾ cup vodka
  • 250 ml – 1 cup water
  • 150 g – ¾ cup sugar
  • ½ vanilla bean – scraped

Instructions

  1. Combine the passion fruit pulp, alcohol, and vanilla in an airtight container. Store it in a dark place for 30 days to infuse.
  2. After 30 days, prepare a syrup by heating the water and sugar together until the sugar dissolves. Let it cool completely.
  3. Strain the passion fruit mixture to remove the seeds, then mix the infused alcohol with the cooled syrup. Pour into a clean jar and keep it in a dark place for another 15 days.
  4. After 15 days, strain the liqueur again and transfer it into bottles.
  5. Serve chilled over ice or use in cocktails.