Mango Passion Fruit Spritz Cocktail

Quick Recipe Version (TL;DR)

• Yield: 4 spritzes
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 0 minutes
• Total Time: 10 minutes

Quick Ingredients

• 1 cup chilled mango nectar
• 1/2 cup chilled passion fruit puree or passion fruit nectar
• 1/4 cup fresh lime juice, strained
• 1/4 cup fresh orange juice, strained
• 2 tablespoons agave nectar or simple syrup
• 3 cups chilled prosecco or dry sparkling wine, about 24 ounces
• 1 cup chilled club soda or sparkling water, about 8 ounces
• 2 cups ice cubes, plus more for serving
• Garnishes: 4 lime wheels, 4 thin mango slices, 4 mint sprigs, and 2 tablespoons passion fruit pulp, optional

Do This

• 1. Chill the mango nectar, passion fruit puree, prosecco, and club soda to 40°F or colder.
• 2. In a pitcher, stir together the mango nectar, passion fruit puree, lime juice, orange juice, and agave nectar.
• 3. Fill 4 large wine glasses with ice.
• 4. Divide the mango-passion fruit base evenly among the glasses, about 1/2 cup per glass.
• 5. Top each glass with 6 ounces prosecco and 2 ounces club soda.
• 6. Stir once gently, then garnish with lime, mango, mint, and a spoonful of passion fruit pulp.
• 7. Serve immediately while cold, bubbly, and bright.

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Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Bright and tropical: Mango brings juicy sweetness, passion fruit adds tangy perfume, and citrus keeps every sip lively.
• Party-friendly: The fruit base can be mixed ahead, then topped with bubbles right before serving.
• Beautiful in the glass: The golden-orange color, mint, lime, and passion fruit pulp make it look effortlessly special.
• Easy to customize: Make it drier, sweeter, stronger, or alcohol-free with simple swaps.

Grocery List

• Produce: 3 to 4 limes, 1 orange, 1 ripe mango for garnish, fresh mint, and 1 to 2 fresh passion fruits if using for garnish
• Dairy: None
• Pantry: Mango nectar, passion fruit puree or passion fruit nectar, agave nectar or simple syrup, prosecco or dry sparkling wine, club soda or sparkling water, and ice

Full Ingredients

Mango Passion Fruit Base

• 1 cup mango nectar, well chilled to 40°F or colder
• 1/2 cup passion fruit puree or passion fruit nectar, well chilled to 40°F or colder
• 1/4 cup fresh lime juice, from about 3 medium limes, strained
• 1/4 cup fresh orange juice, from about 1 medium orange, strained
• 2 tablespoons agave nectar or simple syrup, plus 1 teaspoon more if your passion fruit is very tart
• 1 small pinch fine sea salt, about 1/16 teaspoon, optional but recommended for brighter flavor

Bubbles and Ice

• 3 cups prosecco or dry sparkling wine, well chilled to 40°F or colder, about 24 ounces
• 1 cup club soda or sparkling water, well chilled to 40°F or colder, about 8 ounces
• 2 cups ice cubes, plus more as needed to fill the glasses

Garnishes

• 4 thin lime wheels
• 4 thin fresh mango slices or wedges
• 4 fresh mint sprigs
• 2 tablespoons fresh passion fruit pulp with seeds, optional
• 4 thin orange half-moons, optional

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Chill everything well

For the crispest spritz, chill the mango nectar, passion fruit puree, prosecco, and club soda to 40°F or colder before mixing. If you have time, place the bottles and juices in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours. Cold ingredients help the bubbles stay lively and prevent the drink from tasting diluted too quickly.

Step 2: Prepare the citrus and garnishes

Juice the limes and orange, then strain the juice through a fine-mesh sieve to remove pulp and seeds. Slice the mango into thin wedges, cut the lime into wheels, and rinse the mint sprigs. If using fresh passion fruit, cut it in half and scoop the pulp into a small bowl so it is ready for finishing the drinks.

Step 3: Mix the mango passion fruit base

In a small pitcher or large liquid measuring cup, combine the mango nectar, passion fruit puree, fresh lime juice, fresh orange juice, agave nectar, and the optional pinch of fine sea salt. Stir for 20 to 30 seconds, until the agave is fully dissolved and the base looks smooth and glossy.

Step 4: Taste and adjust the base

Dip a spoon into the fruit base and taste it before adding the bubbles. It should be bold, bright, and slightly sweeter than you want the final drink to be, because the prosecco and club soda will lighten it. If it tastes too tart, stir in 1 additional teaspoon agave nectar. If it tastes too sweet, add 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice.

Step 5: Fill the glasses with ice

Fill 4 large wine glasses or spritz glasses with ice, using about 1/2 cup ice per glass. For a polished presentation, use large clear cubes if you have them. The ice should come about halfway up the glass, leaving plenty of room for the fruit base and bubbles.

Step 6: Divide the fruit base

Pour the mango passion fruit base evenly among the 4 glasses, using about 1/2 cup per glass. If the base has settled, give it a quick stir before pouring so each glass gets the same balance of mango, passion fruit, and citrus.

Step 7: Add the bubbles gently

Top each glass with 6 ounces prosecco, then add 2 ounces club soda. Pour slowly down the inside of the glass to preserve the fizz. Use a long spoon or cocktail stirrer to stir each drink once or twice, just enough to combine without knocking out the bubbles.

Step 8: Garnish and serve immediately

Garnish each spritz with a lime wheel, a thin mango slice, and a mint sprig. If using passion fruit pulp, spoon about 1 1/2 teaspoons over the top of each drink so the seeds float through the golden spritz. Serve right away while the drink is cold, sparkling, and fragrant.

Pro Tips

• Use dry bubbles: Choose brut prosecco, cava, or dry sparkling wine so the drink stays refreshing instead of overly sweet.
• Do not shake carbonated ingredients: Stir the fruit base first, then add the sparkling wine and club soda directly to the glasses.
• Strain fresh citrus: Removing pulp keeps the spritz smooth and helps the bubbles look cleaner in the glass.
• Balance depends on your fruit: Passion fruit can vary from sweet-tart to very sharp, so taste the base before serving and adjust with agave or lime.
• Keep it very cold: Warm juice and wine will lose fizz quickly, so chill everything well and add bubbles at the last minute.

Variations

• Alcohol-free Mango Passion Spritz: Replace the prosecco with 3 cups nonalcoholic sparkling wine, sparkling white grape juice, or extra sparkling water. If using sweet sparkling grape juice, reduce the agave to 1 tablespoon.
• Spicy Mango Passion Spritz: Muddle 2 thin jalapeño slices into the mango passion fruit base for 30 seconds, then strain before pouring. Garnish with a small jalapeño slice for a gentle tropical heat.
• Extra-citrusy Spritz: Add 1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest to the fruit base and let it sit for 5 minutes, then strain before mixing with bubbles.

Storage & Make-Ahead

The mango passion fruit base can be mixed up to 24 hours ahead and stored in a covered jar or pitcher in the refrigerator at 40°F or colder. Stir well before using, as natural fruit puree may settle. Do not add the prosecco, club soda, ice, or garnishes until just before serving, or the drink will lose its sparkle. Once assembled, the spritz is best enjoyed within 10 minutes. Leftover mixed spritz will still taste good for about 2 hours in the refrigerator, but it will be much less bubbly.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 209 kcal | Carbs: 27g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 25g | Sodium: 12mg | Cholesterol: 0mg