Enjoy this vibrant, modern twist to a passionfruit tipple created by the team at Empress

Yeah, yeah! It’s January and we’re supposed to be drinking less but blimey, sometimes you just have to give in to temptation! This vibrant, modern twist on a passionfruit cocktail from the awesome guys at Birmingham’s newest African restaurant, Empress, is just too good to wait until February. It’s a smooth, lightly textured drink with sweet berry notes, tangy passionfruit and subtle vanilla warmth. Go on, treat yourself to one this month… but as always enjoy responsibly.

INGREDIENTS

• 40ml vanilla vodka
• 30ml passionfruit purée (or high-quality passionfruit juice)
• 15ml raspberry syrup or grenadine
• 15ml passionfruit liqueur
• 20ml fresh lime juice
• 10–15ml simple syrup (adjust to taste)
• ½ fresh passionfruit

METHOD

Place a coupe or martini glass in the freezer or fill with ice water. Add all ingredients to the shaker, add ice and shake vigorously for 12 to 15 seconds until the shaker feels very cold. Double strain into the chilled glass, garnish with the ½ passionfruit and enjoy!