I tried passionfruit martinis from Aldi, M&S, Tesco and more

South Wales Guardian

17-05-2025

But, as with most things, the flavour can differ slightly when made by different brands and as you go from bar to bar.
I decided to try a variety of passionfruit martinis from supermarkets, including a branded version, to see which is the best to have at home – here's what I thought.
All prices are correct at the time of writing but may change.
Aldi's Passion Fruit Martini is packaged in an eye-catching bottle (Image: Newsquest) The bottle of Passion Fruit Martini (£7.49) from Aldi is very vibrant and is enough to catch your eye on the shelf.
This particular cocktail had a very strong passionfruit smell to it, and I instantly knew it smelled how I'd expect when ordering one at a cocktail bar.
It was very strong in flavour, and I would've preferred it to be a bit weaker, as it was overpowering. Next time, I might try adding some lemonade to it to weaken it.
Having said that, it did taste how it should, it was just a bit too strong for me.
Rating: 5/10
The Passion Star Martini Cocktail (£6) from M&S has a more classic-looking bottle design, making it ideal to give as a gift or to take over to a friend's house.
M&S' version tasted weaker but smelled sweeter than the Aldi version (Image: Newsquest) This cocktail smelled sweeter than the Aldi version and I was surprised to see how clear the liquid was, a contrast to the deeper orange of the rest I tried.
It tasted weaker so the passionfruit taste didn't come through as strong but it had a light fizz which I enjoyed and reminded me of the prosecco shot that's usually served alongside the cocktail in a bar.
It's unfamiliar taste at the end put me off a little so I've scored it slightly less than Aldi.
Rating: 4/10
Morrisons has a new cocktail range, which includes their take on a Passion Fruit Martini. Other bottles include Cosmo and Bliss on the Beach (£6 each or two for £10).
These bottles are really striking and add a nice touch, ideal if you're gifting it to someone or offering it to loved ones when hosting.
Morrisons' version of the Passion Fruit Martini was my favourite from the few I tried as it had just the right amount of flavour and wasn't overpowering.
The Passion Fruit Martini from Morrisons was my favourite (Image: Newsquest) It smelled a bit like the Aldi and M&S versions combined so was a medium strength of smell and not off-putting.
This one also had a light fizz which was a nice addition.
Rating: 9/10
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I was disappointed to see that Tesco didn't seem to offer its own version of the cocktail so opted for a branded option instead – Funkin Cocktails (£7.50 on Clubcard offer, £9.75 otherwise).
Since it was a brand that I often spot in supermarkets, I expected it to be the real deal but it wasn't my favourite.
Funkin Cocktails' version got a good rating but it wasn't quite as good as Morrisons'. (Image: Newsquest) It did score highly, though, as it tasted quite subtle and had a sweet aftertaste. The 'bartender edition' label being printed on the bottle got my hopes up, so I'm glad it lived up to my expectations.
I was a bit surprised at the odd smell of it, but it tasted nice, so I guess that's all that matters!
Rating: 7/10
Overall, this taste test has made me realise just how ideal pre-mixed cocktails are.
You don't need to break the bank to enjoy a great cocktail at home, and they add a nice extra touch to a family BBQ or gathering.
Happy sipping! ( and please drink responsibly).