Lilikoi

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Smoothies that Julie Reiner made when she lived on Oahu inspired this tangy mocktail, which would be a terrific mimosa stand-in at brunch.

By
Julie Reiner
Julie Reiner

Legendary mixologist and author Julie Reiner co-owns acclaimed Brooklyn cocktail bars, Clover Club and Leyenda. An influential figure in the cocktail and spirits world for more than 25 years, she helped launch the modern cocktail movement in New York City and is the author of The Craft Cocktail Party: Delicious Drinks for Every Occasion (2015).

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Updated on June 3, 2021
Lilikoi
A terrific mimosa stand-in at brunch, this tangy drink is made with mango puree, passion fruit nectar and fresh citrus juices. Photo: © Wendell T. Webber
Total Time:
5 mins
Yield:
1 drink
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Ingredients

  • Ice

  • 2 ounces Mango-Lilikoi Puree

  • 1 ounce passion fruit nectar or juice

  • 1/2 ounce Simple Syrup

  • ½ ounce fresh lime juice

  • ½ ounce fresh lemon juice

  • 1 edible orchid (for garnish; optional)

Directions

  1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add all of the remaining ingredients except the orchid and shake well. Strain into a chilled red wine glass or hurricane glass and garnish with the orchid.

Originally appeared: July 2009

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