Guava Margarita Tropical Twist (Print out)

Sweet and tangy guava nectar mixed with tequila and lime for a vibrant tropical cocktail.

# What You'll Need:

→ Spirits

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

→ Juices and 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, adjust to taste

→ Garnish and Rim

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

# How to Make It:

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 well chilled and 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, if desired, a thin slice of fresh guava.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like a vacation in a glass without requiring a plane ticket or hours of prep time.
  • The guava brings this unexpected sweetness that balances perfectly with the lime's sharpness, so even people who claim they don't like margaritas suddenly become converts.
02 -
  • Room-temperature ingredients will dilute your drink faster than you can say "oops," so chill your glasses in the freezer while you prep if you have the time.
  • The moment you taste the balance between sweet guava and tart lime, you'll understand why fresh lime juice matters so much—it's the difference between a good margarita and one that makes people ask for the recipe.
03 -
  • Pre-chill your glasses for at least 15 minutes—this one small act prevents your carefully crafted drink from warming up the moment it hits the glass.
  • If your guava nectar tastes too sweet, add a splash more fresh lime juice rather than agave syrup; it keeps the flavor bright instead of cloying.
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