Iced Guava Passionfruit Drink (Printer-friendly)

Tropical iced drink with guava, passionfruit, coconut milk, and pineapple-ginger syrup

# What You Need:

→ Pineapple-Ginger Syrup

01 - 1/2 cup pineapple juice
02 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger

→ Drink Base

04 - 1 cup guava nectar, chilled
05 - 1/2 cup passionfruit juice, chilled
06 - 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut milk, chilled
07 - 1/4 cup pineapple-ginger syrup
08 - 1 cup ice cubes

→ Garnish

09 - Pineapple wedges, optional
10 - Edible flowers, optional

# Steps:

01 - In a small saucepan, combine pineapple juice, sugar, and ginger. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Simmer for 5-7 minutes until slightly thickened, then strain through a fine mesh sieve. Allow to cool completely before using.
02 - In a shaker or large jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine guava nectar, passionfruit juice, coconut milk, and 1/4 cup cooled pineapple-ginger syrup. Add ice cubes, seal tightly, and shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds until well combined and frothy.
03 - Pour the mixture evenly into two tall glasses filled with fresh ice cubes. Distribute toppings and foam equally between servings.
04 - Top each glass with pineapple wedges and edible flowers if desired. Serve immediately with a straw.

# Top Tips:

01 -
  • It tastes like a fancy café drink but costs a fraction of the price and takes barely any time.
  • The homemade pineapple-ginger syrup is the real showstopper—spicy, bright, and completely addictive on its own.
  • Naturally vegan and dairy-free, so you can serve it to literally anyone without the usual substitution dance.
02 -
  • Let that syrup cool completely before you use it or you'll melt all your ice and end up with watered-down disappointment—I learned this the hard way and it was tragic.
  • Shake vigorously for a full 15 to 20 seconds, not just a quick little joggle, because that's what creates the beautiful frothy top that makes this drink actually look like something special.
03 -
  • Shake aggressively and confidently—shy shaking won't create that beautiful frothy layer that makes this look and taste restaurant-quality.
  • Always taste your syrup before you use it because ginger intensity varies wildly, and you might want to adjust based on what you're working with.
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