Fassionola Syrup Recipe
This bright red cocktail syrup is made with a blend of tropical fruits. Although uncommon in tiki drinks today, fassionola was used in classics like the Cobra's Fang and even the original Hurricane.
Ingredients
- 1 cup strawberries
- ½ cup blueberries
- ½ cup passion fruit pulp
- ¼ cup pineapple juice
- ¼ cup water
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 hibiscus tea bag (optional)
Instructions
- Chop the strawberries and add them to a small saucepan. Add the blueberries and use a muddler or spoon to gently break up some of the berries.
- Now add the frozen passion fruit, pineapple juice, and water and set the heat to low. Stir frequently.
- Once the passion fruit has fully melted, add the sugar and continue to stir frequently until all of the sugar has dissolved. Allow the mixture to lightly simmer, but do not let it boil.
- Continue stirring at regular intervals. After 5-10 minutes, when the strawberries just start to soften, remove the syrup from the heat.
- Allow the syrup to cool fully before straining using a fine mesh strainer.
- Store the syrup in a closed container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. You can add an ounce of vodka or grain alcohol to the syrup to help it last longer.