Iced Guava Passionfruit Drink (Print View)

Tropical guava and passionfruit blended with creamy coconut milk and homemade pineapple-ginger syrup for ultimate refreshment.

# Components:

→ Pineapple-Ginger Syrup

01 - 1/2 cup pineapple juice
02 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger

→ Drink Base

04 - 1 cup guava nectar, chilled
05 - 1/2 cup passionfruit juice, chilled
06 - 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut milk, chilled
07 - 1/4 cup pineapple-ginger syrup, cooled
08 - 1 cup ice cubes

→ Garnish

09 - Pineapple wedges, optional
10 - Edible flowers, optional

# Directions:

01 - In a small saucepan, combine pineapple juice, sugar, and ginger. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring continuously to dissolve sugar. Simmer for 5 to 7 minutes until slightly thickened, then strain through a fine mesh sieve. Allow to cool completely before use.
02 - In a shaker or large jar with a lid, combine guava nectar, passionfruit juice, coconut milk, and cooled pineapple-ginger syrup. Add ice cubes, seal tightly, and shake vigorously for 10 to 15 seconds until well mixed and frothy.
03 - Pour the mixture evenly into two tall glasses filled with fresh ice cubes.
04 - Top each glass with pineapple wedges or edible flowers if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like you bought it from an expensive café, but costs a fraction of the price and takes less time than your commute.
  • The pineapple-ginger syrup is pure magic—you'll find yourself adding it to sparkling water, iced tea, or even cocktails long after the drink is gone.
  • Completely vegan and dairy-free, so you can make it for literally anyone without asking about restrictions.
02 -
  • Straining the ginger from the syrup is not optional—I learned this the hard way when I got impatient and skipped it, resulting in little ginger bits getting stuck in teeth and creating a grittier texture.
  • The quality of your guava nectar matters more than you'd think; some brands taste weirdly artificial, so read the label and pick one that has minimal ingredients and actually smells tropical.
03 -
  • Pre-chill your glasses by filling them with ice while you're making the drink—serving it in a cold glass makes an enormous difference in how refreshing it tastes.
  • If you're making these for a crowd, make a big batch of the syrup ahead of time and pre-measure the guava nectar and passionfruit juice in a pitcher; then it's just shaking and pouring.
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