What ingredients are in a Bora Bora?

10 cl Pineapple juice, 6 cl Passion fruit juice, 1 cl Lemon Juice, 1 cl Grenadine

What glass do you use for a Bora Bora?

A Bora Bora is traditionally served in a Highball glass.

How many calories are in a Bora Bora?

A Bora Bora contains approximately 112 calories per serving.

What ingredients are in the non-alcoholic Bora Bora cocktail?

The Bora Bora is an alcohol-free tropical mocktail made with pineapple juice, lime juice, grenadine, and ginger ale or lemon-lime soda. Some recipes include a small amount of passion fruit syrup for additional tropical depth. The grenadine provides the drink's signature rosy blush and sweetness.

How is the Bora Bora served and what glass is used?

The Bora Bora is typically served in a tall Collins or hurricane glass filled with ice, to emphasise its refreshing tropical character. It is garnished with a pineapple wedge, a maraschino cherry, and sometimes an orange slice for a colourful, resort-style presentation. A paper umbrella is a fun optional garnish consistent with its tiki-adjacent aesthetic.

Is the Bora Bora cocktail suitable for all guests?

Yes — the Bora Bora is a fully non-alcoholic mocktail, making it suitable for guests who do not drink alcohol, including children, designated drivers, and pregnant guests. Its tropical flavours make it a popular choice at beach-themed parties and tiki events where alcoholic versions of similar drinks are being served. It can be elevated with premium non-alcoholic spirits if desired.

Free of alcohol, the Bora Bora is a tropical mocktail that blends pineapple and passion fruit juices with lemon juice and grenadine, evoking the fruit profile of French Polynesia. At zero percent ABV and around 112 calories, it offers a light, refreshing alternative built on the interplay of tropical sweetness and citrus tartness. Prepared in a blender or shaker and served over ice in a highball glass, it is garnished with a slice of pineapple and a cherry. The grenadine settles toward the base, producing a graduated sunset color through the glass.

Bora Bora

Ly Highball glass

Độ khó Medium

Calo ~112 kcal

Nguyên liệu

Hướng dẫn

Prepare in a blender or shaker, serve in a highball glass on the rocks. Garnish with 1 slice of pineapple and one cherry.

NonAlcoholic Tropical Fruity

Bora Bora is a non-alcoholic tropical mocktail that blends pineapple juice, passion fruit juice, lemon juice, and grenadine into a vibrant, layered drink that captures the essence of a French Polynesian paradise. At 0% ABV and just 112 calories, it is a light, refreshing option with a complex interplay of tropical sweetness and citrus tartness. The grenadine creates a sunset gradient at the bottom of the glass.

History & Origins

Bora Bora is a modern mocktail with no documented historical origin, named after the stunning island in French Polynesia renowned for its turquoise lagoons and tropical beauty. The recipe is designed to evoke the flavors of the tropics without alcohol, reflecting the contemporary trend for sophisticated and visually appealing non-alcoholic beverages. Its origin is disputed and no single creator has been credited.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Vibrant tropical pineapple and the distinctive floral, exotic sweetness of passion fruit, lifted by a bright lemon note. Palate: Sweet and tropical, with the passion fruit's complexity providing depth beyond simple sweetness; lemon juice keeps the profile fresh and slightly tart, while grenadine adds a berry-pomegranate accent. Finish: Refreshing and clean.

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Pro Tip

Prepare in a shaker with ice and strain over fresh rocks to achieve optimal chilling, then garnish with a pineapple slice and cherry for a resort-worthy presentation.

Data verified Tháng 9 2016

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