Best Guava Margarita (Printable Version)

Vibrant tropical margarita with fresh guava, premium tequila, and zesty lime served over ice.

# What You Need:

→ For the Margarita

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

→ For Garnish

07 - Lime wedges or wheels
08 - Coarse sea salt or Tajín for rim (optional)
09 - Guava slices (optional)

# Step-by-Step:

01 - Run a lime wedge around the rims of two rocks glasses and dip them into coarse salt or Tajín to coat. Fill both glasses with ice cubes.
02 - In a cocktail shaker, combine tequila, orange liqueur, fresh guava juice, lime juice, and agave syrup. Add a handful of ice to the shaker.
03 - Shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until well chilled. Strain the margarita evenly into the prepared glasses over the ice.
04 - Garnish with a lime wheel and, if desired, a guava slice. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The tropical floral notes from fresh guava create a margarita that tastes like vacation in a glass without requiring a passport
  • Perfect balance between sweet and tart means no one ingredient overpowers the others
  • Ready in under ten minutes, making it ideal for impromptu gatherings or Tuesday evenings that need rescuing
02 -
  • Fresh guava juice varies wildly in sweetness depending on ripeness, so always taste before adding agave and adjust accordingly
  • Over shaking dilutes the drink, but under shaking leaves it warmer than ideal, so count those seconds carefully
  • If you cannot find fresh guava, high quality bottled juice works, but avoid anything with added sugar or preservatives
03 -
  • Chill your glasses in the freezer for at least twenty minutes before serving, because a warm glass ruins even the most perfectly mixed margarita
  • If your guava juice seems too thick, add a teaspoon of water to thin it out before mixing
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