Best Guava Margarita Tropical Twist (Print View)

Refreshing tropical margarita blended with fresh guava juice, premium tequila, and zesty lime over ice.

# Components:

→ For the Margarita

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

→ For Garnish

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

# Method:

01 - Run a lime wedge around the rims of two rocks glasses and dip them into coarse salt or Tajín to coat evenly
02 - Add ice cubes to both prepared glasses, filling them completely
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 well chilled and properly mixed
05 - Strain the margarita evenly into the prepared glasses over the ice
06 - Top each glass with a lime wheel and optionally a guava slice before serving

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like a vacation without leaving your kitchen, and it's foolproof enough to make before dinner guests arrive.
  • The guava juice creates something that feels sophisticated and unexpected, but the prep is genuinely just pouring and shaking.
02 -
  • The difference between shaking for 10 seconds and 15 seconds is real—under-shaken drinks taste watery and warm, while properly shaken ones taste like a professional made them in your kitchen.
  • Fresh guava juice oxidizes quickly, so if you're using homemade juice, make it right before mixing or the color and flavor both fade noticeably.
03 -
  • Chill your glasses in the freezer for 10 minutes before serving—this tiny step makes an actual difference in how cold and refreshing the first sip tastes.
  • If you don't have a cocktail shaker, use a mason jar with a tight-fitting lid and shake just as vigorously—it works surprisingly well and feels resourceful.
Return