Guava Margarita Tropical Twist (Printable)

A vibrant tropical blend of silver tequila, fresh guava nectar, and lime, creating a sweet tangy cocktail perfect for warm weather entertaining.

# What You Need:

→ Spirits

01 - 3 fl oz silver tequila
02 - 1 fl oz orange liqueur such as Cointreau or triple sec

→ Juices & Syrups

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

→ Garnish & Rim

06 - 2 lime wedges for garnish
07 - Coarse salt or Tajín for rimming glasses
08 - Ice cubes as needed

# Step-by-Step Guide:

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 3 fl oz tequila, 1 fl oz orange liqueur, 4 fl oz guava nectar, 1 fl oz lime juice, and 0.5 fl oz 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 Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like a vacation without leaving your patio, and honestly that feeling is priceless on a lazy summer day.
  • The guava nectar transforms a margarita into something unexpected and impressive, yet it only takes ten minutes to pull together.
02 -
  • Guava nectar can vary wildly in sweetness depending on the brand, so always taste as you go and adjust the agave syrup accordingly—what works one batch might need tweaking the next.
  • If your guava nectar is very pulpy, strain it through a fine-mesh sieve before shaking; pulp can cloud the final drink and change the texture in ways you might not expect.
03 -
  • Keep your tequila and glasses in the freezer before you start making drinks—those extra few degrees of cold make an enormous difference in how refreshing the final cocktail tastes.
  • If you're making these for a crowd, pre-rim all your glasses at once and let them sit in the fridge until you need them, so you're not fumbling with salt while people are waiting.
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