Best Guava Margarita (Printable)

Vibrant tropical blend of fresh guava, premium tequila, and zesty lime over ice for a refreshing classic.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Margarita Base

01 - 4 fl oz premium tequila (blanco or reposado)
02 - 2 fl oz orange liqueur (Cointreau or Triple Sec)
03 - 4 fl oz fresh guava juice, strained
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 seasoning
09 - Fresh guava slices

# How-To:

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

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • It tastes like a beach vacation in a glass without requiring you to leave your kitchen.
  • The guava juice adds natural sweetness so you're not dumping in syrups, and it actually feels good to drink.
  • Takes ten minutes flat, making it perfect for when someone says they're stopping by and you want to feel fancy.
02 -
  • If your guava juice tastes too sweet, add more lime juice instead of more agave—it balances things out without making it taste like you're drinking pure syrup.
  • Shake hard enough that you feel the shaker getting frosty and cold in your hands; a weak shake is the difference between a refreshing drink and one that tastes like it's been sitting in the sun for too long.
03 -
  • Chill your glasses in the freezer for ten minutes before making the drinks if you have time—it keeps everything colder longer and makes you feel like you actually know what you're doing behind a bar.
  • The secret to a margarita that tastes expensive and intentional is shaking it hard enough that you feel genuinely concerned about your shoulder, then straining it immediately—hesitation is your enemy here.
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