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Sparkling passion fruit cordial

A delicious and simple to make tropical-flavored probiotic drink made using native passion fruit (Passiflora incarnata). The bubbles in this recipe are produced via a quick fermentation process that harnesses the power of wild yeasts.  

Course Drinks, Health Drink / Syrup
Keyword fermentation, passiflora, passiflora incarnata recipe, passion fruit, probiotic, sparkling cordial
Prep Time 10 minutes
Fermentation time 7 days
Servings 10

Ingredients

  • 1 cup passion fruit pulp (seeds and all)
  • 3/4 cup organic cane sugar or honey
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 tsp citric acid or 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Add all ingredients to large canning jar and stir vigorously until sugar is dissolved. 

  2. Place a paper towel or linen cloth over mouth of jar and secure with a rubber band. Keep in cool indoor location (NOT a refrigerator) out of the sun. 

  3. Stir vigorously with a clean spoon for 30 seconds AT LEAST once per day (ideally twice: once in the morning and once in the evening). Taste a small amount each time after stirring to measure flavor and bubble development. Within 3-4 days, you'll start to notice the concoction get bubbles and a bit of foam on top as native yeasts begin to colonize it, kickstarting the fermentation process.     

  4. After 7-10 days, your cordial should be ready. Bottle and store in fridge for up to 3-6 months. Ideal served in small cordial glasses as an apertif or digestif.