Passion Fruit Caipirinha
The Passion Fruit Caipirinha is a vibrant, tropical twist on Brazil's iconic national cocktail, the Caipirinha. It combines the tart, aromatic pulp of passion fruit with cachaça (a sugarcane spirit), fresh lime, and sugar, all muddled together for a refreshing and intensely flavorful drink.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
As a cocktail, it is primarily a source of simple carbohydrates from sugar and fruit, with negligible protein and fat. A typical serving provides roughly 180-220 calories, coming almost entirely from the alcohol and added sugar.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 200 kcal |
| Protein | 0.5 g |
| Carbs | 22 g |
| Fat | 0.2 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 18 g |
| Sodium | 5 mg |
| Vitamin C | 15 mg |
| Potassium | 120 mg |
| Vitamin A | 80 IU |
| Iron | 0.3 mg |
| Magnesium | 10 mg |
| Phosphorus | 15 mg |
Per 1 cocktail (approx. 150 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
This drink showcases the unique flavor of passion fruit, a fruit native to South America that is celebrated for its intense, aromatic tartness. Nutritionally, passion fruit pulp is an excellent source of dietary fiber and vitamin C, which are retained in the cocktail.
