Jugo de Maracuyá (Colombian Passion Fruit Juice)

🧂 Ingredients

• 10 Ripe passion fruits(Choose fruits that are slightly wrinkled, indicating ripeness and sweetness.)
• to taste Granulated sugar(Start with 1/4 cup and adjust based on the tartness of the fruit and your preference.)
• 3 cups Cold water(Filtered water is recommended for the best flavor.)
• optional Ice cubes(For serving, if you prefer an extra-chilled drink.)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare the passion fruit: Cut the passion fruits in half. Using a spoon, scoop out the pulp (seeds and juice) into a blender. Discard the rinds.

   ⏱️ 5 minutes
2. 2

   Blend the ingredients: Add the cold water and about 1/4 cup of granulated sugar to the blender with the passion fruit pulp. Blend on high speed for about 1-2 minutes, or until the seeds are broken down and the mixture is well combined. The seeds will become very fine.

   ⏱️ 2 minutes
3. 3

   Strain the juice: Place a fine-mesh sieve over a large bowl or pitcher. Pour the blended mixture through the sieve, pressing down on the solids with the back of a spoon to extract as much juice as possible. Discard the remaining pulp and seeds in the sieve.

   ⏱️ 5 minutes
4. 4

   Adjust sweetness and consistency: Taste the strained juice. If it's too tart, gradually add more sugar, stirring well after each addition, until it reaches your desired sweetness. If you prefer a thinner juice, you can add a little more cold water, a quarter cup at a time, until the desired consistency is reached. Stir thoroughly.

   ⏱️ 2 minutes
5. 5

   Chill and serve: Pour the jugo de maracuyá into glasses. Serve immediately, or chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes for a colder, more refreshing drink. Serve over ice cubes if desired.

   ⏱️ 1 minute (plus chilling time)

💡 Pro Tips

• ✓The tartness of passion fruit can vary greatly. Always taste and adjust the sugar accordingly.
• ✓For a smoother juice, you can strain the mixture twice.
• ✓Passion fruit is an excellent source of Vitamin C and fiber.

🔄 Variations

• Add a splash of milk or condensed milk for a creamier, richer drink.
• Combine passion fruit pulp with other tropical fruits like mango, pineapple, or guava for a multi-fruit blend.
• For an alcoholic twist, add a shot of white rum or vodka to individual servings.

🥗 Nutrition

Per serving