Jackfruits In Cocktails: Use This Fruit In 5 Flavourful Drinks At Your Next House Party
With a distinctly sweet flavour and a recognisably fruity aroma, the jackfruit is a fleshy tropical ingredient which is served by itself even as it appears prominently in culinary concoctions like spicy curries and stir-fried veggie preparations. Over time, this tropical element has also found its way into contemporary mixology, such that a number of modern cocktail blends now incorporate jackfruit in their making.
From jackfruit-infused spirits to jackfruit purées and juice, there are a number of ways in which it can be added to cocktails. With fruity notes and fresh flavours, it can be muddled fresh, can be blended or even used as a garnish to adorn variations of classic cocktails.
Read on below to know more about some of the jackfruit-infused cocktails that can be prepared at the next party you host and different ways to use this fruit for making such bar-quality drinks at home:
Jackfruit Mojito
A variation of the tropical cocktail which stands out for its fruity and distinctly sweet nuance, the jackfruit mojito brings together 2-3 muddled chunks of the fruit with fresh mint leaves and a dash of lime juice. This mix of sweet, sour, sharp and aromatic ingredients reflects a blend of numerous contrasting flavours that come together in perfect harmony. With 30 ml of good quality white rum added to the cocktail blend, the drink acquires an even fruitier and slightly tarter quality that interacts well with the sweetness of the jackfruit.
Jackfruit-Infused Piña Colada
Already a tropical blend known for its creamy, sweet quality, the piña colada acquires even more of a fruity undertone with the addition of a tablespoon of jackfruit purée. This is a variation of the tropical cocktail at its finest, with 30 ml of good quality white rum integrated into the sweet and smooth jackfruit purée, finished off with about 45 ml coconut milk. One of the more straightforward methods to make the jackfruit piña colada is to use a blender so all ingredients mix well, while the cocktail acquires a rich foamy layer on top.
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Jackfruit Margarita
Balancing the tart and citrusy edge of 30 ml of any premium tequila of choice and the acidity of the 15 ml lime juice that goes into making the margarita would be 2 tablespoons of jackfruit purée added to this fruity variation of the cocktail. Jackfruit purée infuses a silky, smooth textural flair into the cocktail and its sweet taste builds a flavourful layer leading to the creation of a rather well-balanced drink. Garnish this blend with jackfruit chunks for an added tropical flourish.
Rum Punch With Jackfruit Juice
Another excellent tropical blend, the rum punch is generally brought together by mixing varied sweet, citrusy and tangy fruit juices with around 30 ml of any other premium rum of choice. To this conventional recipe, add 60 ml jackfruit juice and limit the amount of orange juice and lime juice to 10 ml each to avoid them from overpowering the core fruity element of the punch recipe. Orange wheels, citrus peels and jackfruit slices can serve as garnishes atop this blend of a plethora of sweet and sour flavours.
Espresso Martini Cocktail With A Jackfruit Twist
An interesting twist to this popular cocktail that is making the rounds across modern bars; the jackfruit element in the espresso martini cocktail comes through in the form of 20 ml jackfruit syrup. This, brought together with 30 ml of any premium vodka of choice and 30 ml espresso facilitates an interplay of the jackfruit’s tropical notes with the robust taste of coffee and the clear taste of the spirit to craft an unexpectedly balanced blend of multiple flavour notes.
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