Passionfruit Staycation with El Guapo Creole Orgeat

Created by our friends over at Element Shrub, the Passionfruit Staycation is a great zero-proof spritz perfect for a summer day. This guide will show you how to make this delicious and refreshing beverage and discover the key to its rich flavor: El Guapo® Creole Orgeat. This cocktail, once served in the D.C. area, is a vibrant and complex drink that brings the taste of a tropical getaway right to your home.

How to Make the Passionfruit Staycation

Making this iconic cocktail is simple and guarantees a delicious, non-alcoholic result.

Makes one cocktail

Ingredients

• 2 oz passion fruit juice
• 0.5 oz El Guapo® Orgeat
• 0.75 oz Element Shrub Grapefruit Vanilla
• 0.25 oz fresh lime juic
• eClub soda
• Cinnamon, for garnish

Step-by-Step Instructions:

1. Combine & Shake: In a clean shaker filled with ice, combine the passion fruit juice, El Guapo® Orgeat, Element Shrub, and fresh lime juice.
2. Chill Thoroughly: Shake the mixture vigorously until it is well chilled. This is a crucial step to ensure the ingredients are properly combined.
3. Strain & Serve: Strain the cocktail from the shaker into a Collins glass filled with fresh ice. Top the drink with club soda to fill the glass to the brim.
4. Garnish: Dust with cinnamon for an optional garnish. Serve immediately and enjoy this refreshing beverage!

Why El Guapo® Creole Orgeat Matters

The key to a phenomenal Passionfruit Staycation is a quality orgeat. Our El Guapo® Creole Orgeat is a unique, sweet syrup made from almonds, sugar, and rose water or orange flower water. It provides a distinct nutty, sweet, and floral flavor that balances the tart passion fruit and citrus notes. This single ingredient adds a layer of complexity that transforms the zero-proof spritz into a sophisticated and satisfying cocktail.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is orgeat?

Orgeat is a syrup with a rich, sweet, and nutty flavor, traditionally made from almonds, sugar, and water. It is a common ingredient in many tiki and tropical cocktails, such as the Mai Tai, where it provides a unique sweetening component and a smooth texture.

Can I make this cocktail with alcohol?

Yes, you can easily make this a full-proof cocktail by adding alcohol. For a tropical-inspired drink, we recommend adding 1.5 to 2 ounces of white rum. For a more botanical flavor, try using a dry gin.

What makes a cocktail zero-proof?

A zero-proof cocktail, also known as a mocktail, is a mixed drink that contains no alcohol. The name "zero-proof" refers to the fact that the drink has zero alcohol by volume. These beverages are crafted to be just as flavorful and complex as their alcoholic counterparts.