The Tropical Popsicle: featuring Suntory Toki Japanese Whisky, Aperol, & Tropical Passionfruit Syrup

Name: The Tropical Popsicle
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: Tall Drink
Ingredients: 1.5 oz Suntory Toki Japanese whisky; 0.5 oz Tropical Passionfruit Syrup; 0.5 oz Aperol; 0.5 oz freshly squeezed lime juice; 3 oz club soda

Jul 18, 2024

Written by Joanna Franchini

The Tropical Popsicle

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Tall Drink

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Prep Time

5 minutes

A sunburn. Cut-off shorts. Running after the ice cream truck in flip flops.

Discover The Tropical Popsicle cocktail, an adult go-to for beating the heat. Sip on this burst of tropical flavors that tastes just like a late summer afternoon treat after a day spent at the public pool or down by the river.

It starts with Liber & Co. Tropical Passionfruit Syrup. Made with real passion ruit juice, this syrup bursts with lively tropical aromas of ripe passionfruit, guava, and pineapple. Its juicy, vibrant flavor brings a luscious fruitiness with just the right amount of tartness, creating a refreshing foundation for our cocktail.

Japanese whisky is up next. Known for its smooth, balanced profile, The whisky adds a layer of sophistication. Its subtle citrus and spice notes perfectly complement the bright passionfruit.

Aperol, the Italian aperitif, adds a splash of bittersweet complexity and its famous orange hue. The slight bitterness of Aperol balances the sweetness of the passionfruit, dialing up the refreshment.

A squeeze of lime adds a crisp, zesty edge, bringing all the flavors together for a tangy finish.

Top off the cocktail with club soda, for fizzy freshness.

The Tropical Popsicle cocktail is a playful yet sophisticated drink. Each sip starts with a burst of juicy passionfruit, balanced by a smooth whisky warmth, and a zingy lime finish. The Aperol adds a bittersweet complexity, while the club soda keeps it refreshingly light and fizzy.

Next time you’re looking to cool down and have a little fun, mix up a Tropical Popsicle. You'll be enjoying a summer treat in no time -- and you didn't even have to chase down the ice cream truck.

Recipe courtesy of Liber & Co.

Ingredients

1.5 oz Suntory Toki Japanese whisky
0.5 oz Tropical Passionfruit Syrup
0.5 oz Aperol
0.5 oz freshly squeezed lime juice
3 oz club soda

Directions

Add all ingredients, except soda water, to a cocktail shaker.
Add ice and shake hard for 10 seconds.
Strain into a Collins glass filled with ice.
Top with club soda.
Garnish with a banana leaf, a sprig of mint, or a lime twist.

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