Chinola Passion Fruit Liqueur
Chinola Passion Fruit Liqueur is a 21% ABV (42-proof), 750mL liqueur handcrafted on the Samaná Peninsula of the Dominican Republic from 100% fresh passion fruit — locally called "chinola." A proprietary hybrid crossed from varietals sourced in California and Honduras, blended with neutral cane spirit and cane sugar in an old-world style inspired by Austrian craft distillation, with no artificial additives, colorings, or flavorings. Order online from Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 21% (42 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Age: No age statement — liqueur, unaged
- Origin: Samaná Peninsula, Dominican Republic (passion fruit grown in Majagual)
- Production: Vine-to-bottle; 100% fresh passion fruit; cane spirit + cane sugar; no artificial additives or colors; shelf-stable
The Fruit Liqueur That Tastes Like the Fruit
Most fruit liqueurs taste like candy wearing the fruit's name; Chinola tastes like an actual passion fruit — tart, pulpy, and intense. The proprietary hybrid fruit, grown in Majagual and bottled vine-to-bottle in Samaná, carries real acidity against moderate sweetness, and nothing artificial touches it. For liqueur drinkers tired of syrup, this is the reset button: a tropical liqueur with backbone.
Tasting Notes
Intense ripe passion fruit on the nose with papaya, guava, pineapple, citrus, vanilla, and cedar. Thick and syrupy on the palate — concentrated passion fruit, pronounced tartness balancing moderate sweetness, juicy and pulpy; a long, crisp, mouth-watering finish of tropical tartness.
How to Enjoy
The engine of a proper passion fruit margarita or a tropical spritz; a float over prosecco turns a basic brunch pour into an event. Splash over ice with soda for a zero-fuss refresher.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is chinola?
The Dominican name for passion fruit — the liqueur's sole fruit ingredient.
Is it sweet?
Moderately sweet but genuinely tart — the natural acidity keeps it from tasting like candy.
Does it have artificial flavors?
No — no artificial additives, colorings, or flavorings; just fruit, cane spirit, and cane sugar.
Where can I buy Chinola Passion Fruit Liqueur online?
The 750mL bottle is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, shipping from San Diego, CA.
Real fruit, real tartness, zero fakery — order Chinola Passion Fruit Liqueur at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
