Pineapple Passion Fruit Lemonade

Content… Starbucks Copycat? Recipe Ingredients How to Make It Recipe Variations Tips and Tricks Make-Ahead and Storage Instructions What to Serve More Refreshing Sips to Try

Pineapple Passionfruit Lemonade – Starbucks Copycat?

This recipe is similar to Starbucks’ refresher but with some key differences. Here, the pineapple and passionfruit really shine with no added grape juice or caffeine kick.

The finished product tastes similar to the chain’s drink, but the fresh pineapple and passion fruit puree make such a difference flavor-wise. Plus, if you opt for the touch of sparkling wine, you’re in for next-level deliciousness. 🤤

Recipe Ingredients

1. Simple Syrup – All you need for a homemade simple syrup is sugar and water. Optionally, you can add mint for extra flavor. Feel free to swap out sugar for honey or your favorite sweetener. 
2. Pineapple – Fresh pineapple makes a huge difference here, so find a juicy, ripe one for this recipe.
3. Passion Fruit Puree – You can usually find frozen passion fruit puree in the frozen fruit section. Or try a Caribbean grocery store. It tastes amazing and cuts prep time significantly.
4. Lemon Juice – Fresh lemon juice delivers a nice citrus zing, but lime also works.
5. Sparkling Wine is optional, but I highly recommend adding it if you enjoy wine cocktails. 

How to Make Pineapple Passion Fruit Lemonade

Make the Simple Syrup

• Heat the sugar and water over medium in a saucepan. Stir constantly until it reaches a boil. (Photo 1)
• Simmer – Reduce heat and simmer for 5-7 minutes or until the sugar completely dissolves.
• Cool – Take the saucepan off the heat and stir in the chopped mint if desired. Let your simple syrup cool completely before sweetening your lemonade. (Photo 2)

Make the Pineapple Passion Fruit Lemonade

• Puree the pineapple in a blender until smooth. Then, pour the pureed pineapple into a large pitcher, straining optional. (Photos 3-5)
• Add the passion fruit puree, lemon juice, and simple syrup to taste. Stir well to combine. (Photo 6)
• Optional Addition – Pour in sweet sparkling wine if desired. Feel free to omit if serving minors.
• Adjust the strength of the lemonade with cold water as needed.
• Chill the pineapple passionfruit lemonade for around an hour before serving, or pour over ice cubes.

Recipe Variations

1. Frozen pineapple passion fruit lemonade. Replace the water with ice cubes and blend into a slushy.
2. For a sparkling lemonade, replace the water with sparkling or mineral water.

Tips and Tricks

1. For sweeter lemonade, add more simple syrup to taste. For tarter lemonade, add more lemon or lime juice.
2. If you can’t find passion fruit puree, use fresh passion fruit instead. Puree in the blender until smooth. Straining is optional for aesthetics and drinking ease.
3. Want ice but don’t want to water down the drink on a hot day? Freeze some lemonade in an ice tray and then use the frozen juice cubes for ice. 
4. Want to make it Instagram-worthy? Garnish tall, clear glasses of pineapple passion fruit lemonade with lemon wedges and sprigs of mint to make it picture-perfect. 📸

Make-Ahead Instructions

For longer storage, freeze the lemonade in ice cube trays. When ready to serve, thaw the frozen lemonade cubes and pour it into a glass of ice. (Resealable bags can also work well; just make sure they have a tight seal and won’t burst open in the freezer.)

Serving and Storage Instructions 

Store leftover lemonade in an airtight bottle or container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Pour it over a glass of ice anytime you need to feel refreshed.

What Goes With Pineapple Passion Fruit Lemonade

Pineapple passionfruit lemonade is the ideal drink for Caribbean-inspired meals and spicy foods. I like to offer it alongside jerk dishes, such as jerk chicken wings and yuca fries or one-pot jerk chicken and rice. You can also pair it with tropical desserts like mango fool. 😋

More Refreshing Sips to Try

1. Brazilian Lemonade
2. Mango Margarita
3. Mango Lemonade
4. Rum Punch
5. Coquito