Harvesting passion fruit out in the field | Make a summer beverage

 

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1. Preparation:** - **Timing:** Passion fruit typically ripens in late summer to early fall. Look for fruit that has turned a deep purple or yellow, depending on the variety. - **Tools:** Have a pair of garden gloves, pruning shears, and a basket or container for collecting the fruit. **

2. Identifying Ripeness:** - **Color:** Mature passion fruit should have a vibrant color. Purple varieties turn deep purple, while yellow varieties become bright yellow. - **Texture:** The skin should be slightly wrinkled. A smooth, shiny skin often indicates that the fruit is not yet ripe. **


3. Harvesting:** - **Method:** Gently twist the fruit off the vine or cut the stem with pruning shears. Be careful not to damage the vine or surrounding fruit. - **Handling:** Place the fruit gently in your basket to avoid bruising. Passion fruit is delicate and can be easily damaged. **

4. Post-Harvest Care:** - **Storage:** Store unripe passion fruit in a cool, dry place. Once ripe, it should be refrigerated to extend freshness. Ripe fruit can last up to two weeks in the refrigerator.

 #### **Making a Summer Beverage** **

1. Passion Fruit Juice** - **Ingredients:** - 4-6 ripe passion fruits - 

2 cups cold water - Sweetener (optional, like honey or sugar) - Ice cubes (for serving) - Mint leaves (for garnish, optional) - **Instructions:** 1. **Prepare the Passion Fruit:** - Cut each fruit in half and scoop out the pulp and seeds into a bowl. 

2. **Extract Juice:** - Using a strainer or cheesecloth, press the pulp to extract the juice. You should get about 1 cup of juice from 4-6 passion fruits. 

3. **Mix:** - In a pitcher, combine the passion fruit juice with 2 cups of cold water. Add sweetener if desired, adjusting to taste. 

4. **Chill:** - Stir well and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. 

5. **Serve:** - Pour over ice cubes and garnish with mint leaves if desired. Serve chilled. **2. Passion Fruit Lemonade** - 

**Ingredients:** - 1 cup passion fruit juice (from above) - 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice - 1 cup sugar - 4 cups cold water - Ice cubes (for serving) - Lemon slices (for garnish, optional) - **Instructions:** 

1. **Prepare the Lemonade Base:** - In a pitcher, dissolve the sugar in the lemon juice by stirring well. 

2. **Combine Juices:** - Add the passion fruit juice and cold water to the pitcher. Stir until well combined. 

3. **Chill:** - Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. 

4. **Serve:** - Pour over ice cubes and garnish with lemon slices if desired. Serve chilled. **3. Passion Fruit Mojito** - 

**Ingredients:** - 1/2 cup passion fruit juice - 1/4 cup fresh lime juice - 10 fresh mint leaves - 2 tablespoons sugar - 2 oz white rum (optional) - Soda water - Ice cubes - **Instructions:** 

1. **Muddle Mint:** - In a glass, muddle the mint leaves with sugar and lime juice to release the mint’s flavor. 

2. **Add Juice and Rum:** - Pour in the passion fruit juice and rum if using. Stir well. 

3. **Add Ice and Soda Water:** - Fill the glass with ice cubes and top off with soda water. 

4. **Garnish:** - Garnish with additional mint leaves and a lime wedge. Serve chilled. Enjoy your refreshing summer beverages made with freshly harvested passion fruit!

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