Purple Passion™ Paradise Cooler Cocktail
Serves4
Ingredients
Purple Passion™ Syrup
- 8 oz. water
- 4 oz. sugar
- 4 oz. Purple Passion™ Potatoes, quartered
- ½ oz. fresh mint (including stems)
Purple Passion™ Cooler
- 1 c. coconut water
- ½ c. pineapple juice
- ¼ c. + 2 tbsp. Purple Passion™ syrup
- 1 tbsp. ginger juice
- ¼ c. + 2 tbsp. fresh squeezed lime juice *Must use fresh squeezed limes (not even 100% lime juice) for correct coloring.
- 1 shot vodka, optional
- Fresh mint sprig & lime slice, for garnish
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine water, sugar, potatoes & mint. Cover & bring to a boil over high heat; Reduce heat to medium & simmer until potatoes are fork-tender, about 15 minutes. Remove & discard mint; Transfer syrup to blender & lend on high for 30 seconds or until uniform. Strain through a medium mesh sieve to remove bits of skin; Set syrup aside.
- In a 32 oz vessel, combine all ingredients for Purple Passion™ Cooler (except mint garnish) & stir together until combined. If desired, you can strain mixture again through a fine mesh sieve to remove pulp & clarify liquid. Fill four 12 oz. glasses completely w/ ice & top w/ Purple Passion™ Cooler. Garnish with a fresh mint sprig & lime slice.
Notes
Simple syrup can be made ahead of time & stored in an airtight container for up to 7 days.