Guava Margarita Tropical Twist (Printable)

A vibrant tropical cocktail blending fresh guava nectar with silver tequila and lime for a sweet, tangy summer drink.

# What You'll Need:

→ Spirits

01 - 3 fl oz silver tequila
02 - 1 fl oz orange liqueur (Cointreau or triple sec)

→ Juices & Syrups

03 - 4 fl oz fresh guava nectar, strained
04 - 1 fl oz freshly squeezed lime juice
05 - 0.5 fl oz agave syrup

→ Garnish & Rim

06 - 2 lime wedges
07 - Coarse salt or Tajín for rimming
08 - Ice cubes

# Directions:

01 - Run a lime wedge around the rims of two rocks or margarita glasses. Dip the rims into coarse salt or Tajín to coat evenly.
02 - Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add tequila, orange liqueur, guava nectar, lime juice, and agave syrup.
03 - Shake vigorously for 20 seconds until the mixture is well chilled and properly combined.
04 - Fill the prepared glasses with fresh ice. Strain the margarita mixture evenly into each glass.
05 - Garnish each glass with a lime wedge and optionally a thin slice of fresh guava. Serve immediately.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It's ready in 10 minutes but tastes like you spent all afternoon perfecting it.
  • The guava brings natural sweetness that balances tequila perfectly, so you won't feel like you're choking down your drink.
  • It works for casual weeknight sipping or impressing people at the kind of party where someone always asks for the recipe.
02 -
  • Fresh lime juice makes an enormous difference, so don't reach for the bottled stuff unless you're genuinely out of options and running out of time.
  • If your guava nectar is too pulpy, strain it through a fine mesh before mixing because texture in a cocktail can feel either elegant or gritty depending on execution.
03 -
  • The rim matters more than you think, so don't rush it and always use fresh citrus to help the salt stick where you want it.
  • Real guava nectar from the Latin section of your grocery store beats anything else, and one bottle makes enough for several batches so grab it while you're there.
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