Enjoy a pretty tropical cocktail with this Guava Margarita recipe, aka the Guavarita! The yummy drink is one of my go-to favorites when visiting Hawaii & now I enjoy it at home all summer long.
Why this Guava Margarita on the Rocks Recipe is Amazing: No blender needed and it's just 4 ingredients for this tequila drink making it simple enough shake up in just a minute.
I admit, I am a sucker for a colorful fruity cocktail. That's why as soon as I saw Trader Joe's come out with the new guava juice, I had to experiment.
Like my Watermelon Mint Martini, the pastel pink drink is a favorite for girl's night but honestly my husband likes it too. Who wouldn't? Ok, now let's get shaking!
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Ingredients for Guava Margaritas
The alcohol of choice for this cocktail is Tequila Blanco, "white tequila". The mild clear variety doesn't overpower the recipe and is best with any margarita recipe. It is also what I recommend when making a Texas Ranch Water.
If you don't love tequila this is the best way to enjoy a margarita. The sweet tangy guava flavor makes it 100% delish - be warned you will barely taste the alcohol but it has a kick so sip responsibly.
Here are important notes for the ingredients:
- Guava Nectar - tropical fruit juice; I am using Trader Joe's which has some white grape juice too
- Tequila Blanco - white tequila that is 100% agave; Kirkland, Don Julio, Casamigos, or even budget Jose Cuervo
- Limes - real fruit juice and cut into wedges
- Simple Syrup - touch of sweetness to balance the alcohol
- Himalayan Pink Salt - optional for the rim
See the recipe card for full list, quantities, & any substitutions/variations.
How to Make a Guavarita
This margarita is served on the rocks, aka over ice. So all you need to do is get a fill a few glasses with ice & pour the shaken cocktail on top. Cheers!
Here are the easy steps for making a margarita with guava fruit juice:
- Salt the Rims
- Shake & Serve
See the step-by-step instructions with photos below plus the recipe card at the end of the post.
1 - Salt the Rims
This makes two servings so grab two glasses that you like to use for margaritas. Low ball glasses are just fine or make it even fancier with some fun margarita glasses.
I like going with the pink theme and used Himalayan salt instead of a standard margarita salt for rimming.
Also grab some pink Himalayan salt or any cocktail salt you like. Begin by cutting one of the limes into wedges.
Rub the lime wedge along the rim of each glass and then roll it into salt on a rimmed plate. Then fill each glass ⅓ of the way with ice.
2 - Shake & Serve
Grab your cocktail shaker and fill it half way with ice cubes.
To the ice add the guava nectar.
Top with tequila, simple syrup, and juice from the other lime. Place the top on tightly and shake vigorously for 30 seconds.
Remove the small top to the shaker and pour the drink through the strainer top. Divide it evenly between the two glasses.
Top with a slice or wedge of lime. ENJOY!
Serving Tips
This drink is best enjoyed ice cold so enjoy immediately before it waters down.
You can also make a big batch in a pitcher by multiplying it out --- yes, recipe math my favorite! The recipe card below will do it for you, up to 4x the original recipe. That's 8 glasses which would make a big batch of margaritas; great for any party!
Serve this with any Mexican meal or appetizers. Start with some Watermelon Salsa and chips. For dinner this margarita is great served with Chicken Enchiladas Suizas or Carnitas Burritos.
When to Serve Guavaritas: this is great for parties & Cinco de Mayo celebrations. I recommend serving this to guests by the pool, for outdoor birthdays, & backyard BBQs.
Like my Vodka Sunrise recipe, the gorgeous color is a showstopper. Your guests will think you went to a lot of trouble, but you didn't & that's our secret.
Recipe Tips & Behind the Scenes
Here's my recipe for success - including what I learned when testing, fun stories, recipe history, and more.
- #1 Tip - fresh lime juice is best!
- Guava nectar, juice, and puree can be used interchangeably for this recipe.
- If you want a cocktail to serve with tacos, this is it.
- This recipe took 3 tries to get it right. There was a panel of 3 of us shaking & sipping. We started with triple sec in the first batch and found it overpowered the guava so by the time batch 3 was made, we left it out and the splash of simple syrup made it perfect.
- If you like a margarita with triple sec, add 1 ounce.
- To make this a cadillac margarita, float a shot of Gran Marnier on top after pouring over ice.
- Make a spicy margarita using Casamigos Blanco Jalapeno Tequila.
- If you want a pastel drink without the alcohol, try my Pink Mocktail.
FAQ
Any nectar or pureed juice works. The most popular and easiest to find are Trader Joe's, Goya, Jumex, Kern's, Hawaiian Sun, Open Nature, Sunberry Farms, & Sun Tropics. You can also use a guava blend such as Aloha Maid passion guava.
Don't have a cocktail shaker, use a mason jar or other container with a tight fitting screw top lid. Pour through a mesh colander or with the lid just slightly open/askew to strain.
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Guava Margarita (Guavarita)
Equipment
- cocktail shaker
- 2 low ball or margarita glasses
Ingredients
- 6 ounces guava nectar juice or puree works
- 4 ounces tequila blanco
- 2 ounces lime juice
- 1 ounce simple syrup adjust to taste
- lime wedges optional for garnish & rim
- pink Himalayan salt optional for the rim
Instructions
- To rim the glasses with salt - cut a lime into wedges. Rub the lime around the rim of each glass. Dip each rim into salt on a rimmed plate. Fill each glass ⅓ of the way with cube or crushed ice.lime wedges, pink Himalayan salt
- Fill a cocktail shaker ½ way with ice. Add the juice, tequila, simple syrup, and lime.6 ounces guava nectar, 4 ounces tequila blanco, 2 ounces lime juice, 1 ounce simple syrup
- Place the top on the shaker and make sure it is tight & secure. Vigorously shake for 30 seconds.
- Remove the small top and pour the cocktail through the strainer evenly into two glasses. Top with slices or wedges of lime. ENJOY!
Notes
- Click the button to multiple this recipe for a party. Make a big batch in a pitcher, stirred with ice vs shaken with 4x the recipe!
- Salt or salt-free rims are great. You can also use tajin for a spicy kick.
- Try a spicy version with Jalapeno-Infused Tequila such as Casamigos.
- Use a guava juice blend like POG (passion, orange guava)
- For a Cadillac Margarita, float a shot of Gran Marnier on top at the end.
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Phil says
So good. Made several rounds with friends and we all enjoyed it.