Guava Margarita Tropical Twist

# What you need:

01 - 3 fluid ounces silver tequila

02 - 1 fluid ounce orange liqueur such as Cointreau or triple sec

03 - 4 fluid ounces fresh guava nectar strained if pulpy

04 - 1 fluid ounce freshly squeezed lime juice

05 - 0.5 fluid ounce agave syrup adjusted to taste

06 - 2 lime wedges for garnish

07 - Coarse salt or Tajín for rimming glasses

08 - Ice cubes

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 the mixture is well chilled and properly blended.

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.

01 -

It tastes like you're sipping something at a beach bar, but it takes less time than a coffee run.
The guava brings an unexpected sweetness that makes you forget you're drinking tequila until the warmth hits.
It's naturally vegan and gluten-free, so no one gets left out when you're making rounds.

02 -

Guava nectar varies wildly in sweetness between brands, so taste your mixture before shaking and adjust the agave syrup up or down—there's no shame in tweaking it.
Shaking this drink for the full 20 seconds isn't excessive; the guava nectar needs that time to chill completely and integrate properly.

03 -

Chill your glasses in the freezer for 10 minutes before rimming and pouring—this tiny step keeps your drink cold longer and makes everything feel more intentional.
Fresh lime juice makes all the difference, so invest in a good citrus juicer and squeeze right before shaking rather than juicing in batches.