Cocktails

Pure Passion

Pure Passion is an alcoholic cocktail built on Rum. It leans sweet, passion fruit and tropical. Built and served in a Whiskey Sour Glass. Expect about 19.7% ABV and roughly 207 kcal (estimated per recipe).

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Cocktailalcoholic19.7% ABV6 ingredients

At a Glance

207 kcalCalories

19.7%ABV

17gSugar

21.8gCarbs

0.99Std Drinks

Estimated from parsed ingredients and typical ingredient nutrition.

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How hard is it to make?

Easy

Why: 6 ingredients

Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.

Ingredients

40 mlRumBase Spirit
20 mlPassoaOther
30 mlLime JuiceJuice
15 mlPassion fruit syrupSweetener
DashPeach BittersBitters
Garnish withMintGarnish

How to Make It

Mix up all ingredients with a cocktail stirrer and serve with crushed ice with mint and edible flour if available.Stirred

How to Serve

Glass: Whiskey Sour Glass
Temperature: Chilled
Ice: Crushed ice
Method: Stirred

Served Chilled

Taste profile

Primary flavours

SweetPassion FruitTropical

Supporting notes

Citrus Bitter Vanilla Mint

Flavor tags are derived from ingredient-level flavor mappings.

Estimated sensory profile

StrengthLight – Strong

BodyLight – Full

SweetnessDry – Sweet

AcidityFlat – Crisp

FruitinessEarthy – Fruity

BoldnessDelicate – Bold

Noticeably sweet

What do these dimensions mean?

When to serve

TropicalSuggested from its passion fruit notes.

Occasion tags are inferred from drink style, serving format, flavour profile, food-pairing theme, recipe metadata, and strict multi-signal supplemental rule matches.

Food pairings

Tropical Food Spicy FoodGrilled Seafood

Food pairings are derived from the drink flavour signature, mapped to one dominant pairing theme, then limited to coherent public suggestions.

Diet & lifestyle

Compatible, based on the listed ingredients

Gluten-Free Vegetarian

May be limited

Vegan

Not compatible

KetoLow-CarbLow-Sugar

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Diet tags are ingredient-level and nutrition-estimate based. Product brands, preparation methods, quantities, and substitutions may change compatibility.

Alternatives to try

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Reviewed ingredient substitutions

Lime Juice30 ml

Lemon JuiceWorks, with a noticeable change

How much to use: Start with the same amount, then adjust sweetness if needed.
What changes: Lemon juice can usually replace lime juice, but the drink becomes less tropical and more lemon-forward.

Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

MintGarnish with

Fresh Mint LeavesGood swap

How much to use: Use a similar amount and gently clap or muddle depending on the recipe.
What changes: Fresh mint leaves are usually a close substitute for mint.

Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Reviewed component substitutions are not guarantees that the replacement was tested in this exact recipe. Follow the reviewed adjustment note and taste before serving.

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Last updated June 18, 2026

Ingredients, measures and method are taken from the source recipe; roles and serving details are mapped from reviewed evidence.

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Frequently asked questions

What is a Pure Passion?: The Pure Passion is a cocktail made with 6 ingredients, traditionally served in a Whiskey Sour Glass. It has an ABV of approximately 19.7%. A standard serving contains approximately 207 calories.
What does a Pure Passion taste like?: Pure Passion has a flavour profile featuring Sweet, Passion Fruit, Tropical, Citrus. The exact taste varies depending on the brands and measures used.
What food goes well with a Pure Passion?: Pure Passion pairs well with Tropical Food, Spicy Food, Grilled Seafood. The pairing is based on complementary flavour profiles from the recipe's ingredients.
How strong is a Pure Passion?: The Pure Passion has an ABV of approximately 19.7%. That's approximately 0.99 US standard drinks. This recipe is estimated to contain 207 kcal, 17.0g sugar, 21.8g carbs. Strength varies depending on the exact measures and ingredients used.
When is a Pure Passion typically served?: Pure Passion is often suggested for Tropical, based on its flavour profile and typical serve.
What drinks are similar to a Pure Passion?: If you enjoy Pure Passion, the "similar flavour profile" suggestions on this page point to cocktails that share its flavour character. Drinks with a matching spirit base and comparable body and acidity feel closest.
Can I make a Pure Passion at home?: Yes. The Pure Passion uses 6 ingredients, making it more involved to prepare at home. You will need a Whiskey Sour Glass. Use quality spirits and fresh ingredients for the best result.
What do the sensory profile dimensions mean?: Sensory profile dimensions describe key flavour characteristics: Body (light to full), Dryness (sweet to bone dry), Acidity (flat to crisp), Fruitiness (subtle to prominent) and Boldness (delicate to bold). Each scale helps you compare cocktails at a glance and find ones with similar character.
How do I use sensory profiles to find cocktails I like?: Compare the Body, Acidity and Fruitiness of Pure Passion with other cocktails. If you enjoy this drink, look for others with a similar profile. Adjust one dimension at a time to discover new favourites while staying in your flavour comfort zone.