On a recent trip to St. Kitts, we enjoyed lots of rum cocktails, but one that kept popping up was the Passionfruit Mojito. It is refreshing, zesty, and tangy, perfect for a day at the beach or a backyard picnic. Try this easy to make recipe right at home, just in time for Memorial Day Weekend!

Passionfruit Mojito Recipe

Ingredients:

2 ounces white rum
1 ounce fresh lime juice
1 ounce simple syrup (or more, to taste)
6-8 fresh mint leaves
2 passionfruit (ripe)
Club soda or sparkling water
Ice cubes
Mint sprigs and lime wedges for garnish

Instructions:

1) Cut the passionfruit in half and scoop out the pulp into a glass or cocktail shaker.
2) Add the mint leaves and muddle them gently with the passionfruit pulp to release their flavors.
3) Add the white rum, fresh lime juice, and simple syrup to the glass or shaker.
4) Fill the glass or shaker with ice cubes and give it a good shake to mix all the ingredients together. If using a glass, use a muddler or the back of a spoon to muddle the ingredients together.
5) Fill a tall glass with ice cubes and strain the mixture into the glass.
6) Top off the glass with club soda or sparkling water, leaving some room for garnishes.
7) Stir gently to combine all the ingredients.
8)Garnish with a sprig of mint and a lime wedge.
9) Serve your passionfruit mojito and enjoy!

Note: If you prefer a sweeter mojito, you can adjust the amount of simple syrup to your taste. You can also add extra passionfruit pulp for a stronger passionfruit flavor.

History of rum on St. Kitts

The history of rum on St. Kitts, also known as Saint Christopher Island, is deeply intertwined with the island’s colonial past and its association with the sugar industry. Rum production on St. Kitts dates back to the 17th century when the island was a major player in the sugarcane trade. The fertile soil and ideal climate made St. Kitts a prime location for sugarcane cultivation, leading to the establishment of numerous sugar plantations. As a byproduct of the sugar refining process, molasses was produced, which became the key ingredient for rum production.

Distilleries were established across the island, utilizing traditional copper pot stills to produce a distinct and flavorful rum. Over the centuries, the rum industry on St. Kitts evolved, adapting to changing technologies and tastes. Today, St. Kitts no longer distills any rum, but there are several players looking to bring rum production back to the island. Currently, there are a few brands who blend and bottle rum on the island, but the ingredient was distilled elsewhere. One is Old Road Rum.

If you are looking for some more fun summer cocktail recipes, try our perfect Aperol spritz recipe from Italy or this delicious strawberry Bellini recipe all the way from the Amalfi Coast.