Best Guava Margarita (Printable)

A refreshing tropical blend of fresh guava juice, premium tequila, and zesty lime served over ice for a vibrant twist on the classic.

# What You'll Need:

→ Margarita Base

01 - 4 fl oz premium tequila (blanco or reposado)
02 - 2 fl oz orange liqueur such as Cointreau or Triple Sec
03 - 4 fl oz fresh guava juice strained from ripe guavas or high-quality bottled
04 - 1.5 fl oz freshly squeezed lime juice
05 - 0.5 fl oz agave syrup
06 - Ice cubes

→ Garnish

07 - Lime wedges or wheels
08 - Coarse sea salt or Tajín for rimming
09 - Guava slices

# How-To:

01 - Run a lime wedge around the rims of two rocks glasses and dip them into coarse salt or Tajín to coat evenly
02 - Fill both prepared glasses completely with ice cubes
03 - In a cocktail shaker combine tequila, orange liqueur, fresh guava juice, lime juice, and agave syrup with a handful of ice
04 - Shake the mixture vigorously for approximately 15 seconds until well chilled and properly combined
05 - Strain the margarita evenly into the prepared glasses over the ice using a cocktail strainer
06 - Garnish each glass with a lime wheel and optionally a guava slice before serving immediately

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like a vacation in a glass without requiring a plane ticket or sunscreen reapplication.
  • The balance between sweet guava and sharp lime feels so natural that you'll wonder why this isn't the standard margarita everywhere.
02 -
  • Fresh lime juice makes an enormous difference—the difference between a cocktail that tastes bright and one that tastes flat, so don't let anyone convince you otherwise.
  • Shaking for exactly 15 seconds matters because that's how long it takes to properly chill everything without over-diluting the guava's delicate flavor.
03 -
  • Always taste your lime juice before squeezing; if it smells weak, find a better lime because that's half your flavor right there.
  • Keep your shaker and glasses in the freezer for 15 minutes before mixing if you're making these on a warm day, because the extra chill is worth the tiny bit of planning.
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