Barsys
Passionate Heart
About
The Passionate Heart cocktail is built to hold your attention without wearing you out. It’s bold, fruit-forward, and firmly anchored by gin, making it the kind of drink you can come back to again and again. Strawberry syrup brings softness and color, while Cointreau sharpens the edges with bright orange oils and just enough bitterness to keep things interesting.
Fresh lime juice ties everything together, adding structure and lift so the drink never feels flat or overly sweet. Served over ice in a rocks glass, Passionate Heart is confident but controlled - fruity without being playful, citrusy without being sharp. It’s an easy choice for long evenings, social settings, or anytime you want a cocktail that doesn’t fade halfway through the night.
Shaken or Stirred? Stirred. Stirring keeps the drink smooth and integrated while letting the gin stay front and center.
What You'll Need
For one Passionate Heart Cocktail:
- 1.5 oz Sipsmith London Dry Gin
- 0.5 oz strawberry syrup
- 0.5 oz Cointreau
- 0.5 oz lime juice
Glass: Rocks glass
Garnish: A strawberry and an orange slice
Pro Tip: Use a dry, juniper-forward gin. Softer gins can get lost once the citrus comes in.
How to Make It
Prep Time: 3 minutes
Skill Level: Easy
- Add gin, strawberry syrup, Cointreau, and lime juice to a mixing glass with plenty of ice.
- Stir well until chilled and fully combined.
- Strain into a rocks glass filled with cubed ice.
- Garnish with a strawberry and an orange slice.
Using Barsys Cocktail Maker?
Barsys Coaster 2.0 Cocktail Maker makes the Passionate Heart effortless. Load the gin, Cointreau, and strawberry syrup, follow the guided pours, add fresh lime juice, then stir and serve. Clean measurements keep the drink bold without tipping sweet.
For the full recipe, download the Barsys App.
Tasting Notes
The Barsys Edge
Equal-parts style drinks demand precision. Barsys keeps the citrus sharp, the fruit controlled, and the gin dominant - so every Passionate Heart cocktail feels intentional, balanced, and repeatable.
Sip Setting
Perfect for long conversations, crowded rooms, or nights where one drink quietly turns into three.
Garnish Game
Fresh strawberry adds aroma and color, while the orange slice reinforces the citrus backbone. Simple, expressive, and exactly on theme.
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FAQs
What is the Passionate Heart cocktail?
It’s a gin-based cocktail made with strawberry syrup, Cointreau, and lime juice for a bold, fruit-forward profile.
Is this cocktail sweet?
Balanced, not sweet. Citrus and gin keep the strawberry in check.
Can I shake this drink instead?
You can, but stirring keeps the texture smoother and the flavors more integrated.
Is Passionate Heart good for parties?
Yes. It holds its structure well and doesn’t tire the palate over time.
Can I batch this cocktail?
Absolutely. Batch the base and serve over ice, garnishing each glass fresh.