Best Guava Lime Margarita co*cktail Recipe

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Nothing says summer like a refreshing guava lime co*cktail! It's pretty color and delicious taste is the perfect accompaniment to tapas on the deck with family and friends.

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Best Guava Lime Margarita co*cktail Recipe

Guava juice is sweet and delicious. Stir in some lime juice, a splash of your favorite tequila or rum, give it a quick stir and top with a sprig of mint. You're golden. This refreshing guava lime margarita co*cktail comes together in minutes. No blender needed!

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Guava Origins and Background

Guava or guayaba in Spanish is a tropical fruit from the guava tree, and grows abundantly from Southern Mexico and through Central America. Guava's origins are uncertain because it has been carried by man and birds throughout many geographical points. Although they were only introduced in Florida in 1847, there is mention of guavas in the West Indies as far back as 1526. Guavas are one of the leading fruits of Mexico and a major commercial source in India. There are a few different varieties of guava fruit with different interior flesh: white, yellow, pink, or red. Guava trees can grow up to 30 feet if left to the whims of nature.

The fruit has a lot of pulp and has a tastes a bit like papaya or pear and strawberry combined with a slightly tart flavor. Fresh guavas are a delicious fruit and can be eaten whole except for the stem. Because of the amount of pulp it is sold as a nectar, which is thicker than juice. You can also find it sold as guava paste which is similar to canned cranberries in consistency. I love to use guava paste to make Latin American turnovers called pastelitos de guava. Read on to learn how to use guava nectar to make delicious fruity co*cktails.

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Step 1: Gather all your ingredients, guava nectar, tequila, limes and mint.
Step 2: Squeeze fresh limes into a pitcher. I love my combo Zulay lemon lime squeezer for this!

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Step 3: Measure the fresh lime juice and add ½ ounce to the glass.
Step 4: Pour in 3 ounces guava nectar.

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Step 5: Pour in 1 shot or ounce of white tequila aka blanco tequila.
Step 6: Stir with a spoon and garnish with a slice of lime wedge and fresh mint. Enjoy!

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Guava nectar is very nutritious, well maybe not once you add tequila, but you know what I mean. Guavaspossess vitamin C, B complex, various vitamins as well as lycopenes which are helpful in cancer fighting.

Drink Variations for Guava co*cktails

Rum: If you are not a fan of tequila you can swap it for white rum. You can muddle the lime, 1 tsp of simple syrup and mint in the glass before adding the other ingredients. This version is a great guava mojito recipe. Guava rum co*cktails are great!
Frothy: You can add the ingredients to a co*cktail shaker with lot of ice cubes and give it a shake! Pour this into a chilled co*cktail glass, martini glass or margarita glass.
Spritzer: Make the drink according to the recipe but put it in a highball glass to allow room for club soda or soda water on top. You now have a fizzy and fruity drink.
Guava cosmopolitan: Use 2 ounces vodka, 1 ounce orange liqueur like Cointreau or triple sec, 1 ounce guava nectar, 1 ounce fresh lime juice. Place all in a co*cktail shaker with ice, shake and pour into a martini glass. Garnish with an orange twist.

This refreshing guava lime co*cktail goes great with mini empanadas, mango tomatillo salsa, or a nice shrimp ceviche. Really, just about any appetizer your little heart desires is a good complement to this refreshing and delicious drink.But don't keep this co*cktail all to yourself, share with your friends!

Try a cool and refreshing guava lime co*cktail! Squeeze some limes, add tequila and guavanectar and a sprig of mint! Simple and delicious!

5 from 14 votes

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Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Keyword: co*cktail, guava, happy hour, lime, mint, mixed drink, tequila, tequila drink

Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes minutes

Servings: 1

Calories: 112kcal

Author: Analida Braeger

Ingredients

3 oz guava juice or nectar
1 oz tequila white aka blanco
½ oz lime fresh juice
1 sprig of mint

Instructions

Place all ingredients in glass containing 4-5 ice cubes
Stir a few times. Top with a sprig of mint.
Serve with your favorite appetizers

Notes

Drink Variations for Guava co*cktails

Rum: If you are not a fan of tequila you can swap it for white rum. You can muddle the lime, 1 tsp of simple syrup and mint in the glass before adding the other ingredients. This version is a great guava mojito recipe. Guava rum co*cktails are great!
Frothy: You can add the ingredients to a co*cktail shaker with lot of ice cubes and give it a shake! Pour this into a chilled co*cktail glass, martini glass or margarita glass.
Spritzer: Make the drink according to the recipe but put it in a highball glass to allow room for club soda or soda water on top. You now have a fizzy and fruity drink.
Guava cosmopolitan: Use 2 ounces vodka, 1 ounce orange liqueur like Cointreau or triple sec, 1 ounce guava nectar, 1 ounce fresh lime juice. Place all in a co*cktail shaker with ice, shake and pour into a martini glass. Garnish with an orange twist.

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Comments

Michelle | A Dish of Daily Life
June 13, 2016 at 3:13 pm

Giggling a little when you said guava juice is nutritious, but maybe not when you add tequila...hehe.
What a delicious looking co*cktail! I'm thinking this would be perfect for poolside this summer!
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- Analida
  June 13, 2016 at 5:44 pm
  
  LOL Michelle!!! 🙂
  Yes, it would be a great poolside co*cktail.
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Kelsey @ Kelsey in the Kitchen
June 14, 2016 at 8:12 am

I'm not huge into co*cktails or tequila, but these look so deliciously refreshing I might just have to give them a try! Thanks for sharing 😀
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- Analida
  June 14, 2016 at 9:44 am
  
  Try it out Kelsey, I think you will like it. The taste is very mild.
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Dee
June 19, 2016 at 1:26 am

It's so hot here, and this looks so refreshing right now! Thanks for sharing at Merry Monday!
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- Analida
  June 19, 2016 at 1:45 pm
  
  Hi Dee, you are so welcome! I love sharing! 🙂
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Sylvie
June 29, 2016 at 4:24 am

This sounds so good, I love guava and lime together!
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laura@motherwouldknow
August 16, 2016 at 9:13 am

This sounds so incredibly refreshing. I don't use guava much (didn't grow up knowing about it), so this is a new flavor profile to me. Sounds delicious.
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- Analida
  August 16, 2016 at 2:09 pm
  
  Thanks Laura. It is really tasty. I think you will like it.
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LISA RUSSO
September 13, 2016 at 2:57 pm

That looks so pretty and yummy too!
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- Analida
  September 13, 2016 at 3:07 pm
  
  Thanks Lisa! 🙂
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Amanda @ The Kolb Corner
September 15, 2016 at 6:52 pm

This looks so refreshing! Thank you for sharing at Merry Monday!
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- Analida
  September 18, 2016 at 5:09 pm
  
  You are welcome Amanda!
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April J Harris
September 19, 2016 at 10:35 am

What a pretty co*cktail! I've never tasted guava juice but I'd love to give it a try, especially in this delicious co*cktail. Pinned. Thank you for sharing with us at the Hearth and Soul Hop.
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- Analida
  September 19, 2016 at 4:16 pm
  
  Hi April! Thanks for your comment. I think you will like guava. It's sweet and so delicious.
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Lizzy
August 13, 2019 at 4:49 am

Yum! I've never made anything with guava but it's such a smart idea for a co*cktail!
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Danielle
August 13, 2019 at 5:44 am

Cheers to one of the most refreshing co*cktails out there! I've tried a few different co*cktails made with guava before and they were incredible! I can't wait to grab enough guava to try your recipe now - it looks amazing!
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Elaine Benoit
August 13, 2019 at 10:02 am

I am on the hunt now for guava juice! I love tequila and I bet the juice goes so well with it! I can't wait to make this delicious drink!
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Amanda
August 13, 2019 at 1:43 pm

What a gorgeous co*cktail! I always love a tropical co*cktail for the summer, and this is perfect -- so refreshing. Thanks so much for sharing!
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- leyla
  May 13, 2020 at 11:29 pm
  
  one of the most refreahing co*cktails. Thanks for this great recipe!
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  - Analida
    May 14, 2020 at 12:24 pm
    
    Thanks Leyla! I am so glad you enjoyed it! Cheers!
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Paula Montenegro
August 14, 2019 at 10:48 am

I haven't given guava a chance, except when it comes to guava paste. But this drink sounds gorgeous! And it has tequila, one of my favorites!
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Pam Greer
August 15, 2019 at 6:03 am

Made this co*cktail yesterday and it was everything you said it was! It was quick, easy, refreshing and so delicious!
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Sophie
August 16, 2019 at 11:24 am

Totally making this for the weekend party. It’s looks refreshingly good. Thanks for the recipe.
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Rebecca Blackwell
August 17, 2019 at 12:03 am

We had some friends over for dinner tonight and I served these before the meal. They were delicious. Thanks for a lovely, well-balanced co*cktail recipe!
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Chelsey
August 17, 2019 at 3:11 pm

This drink looks so bright and refreshing! We love guava! I don’t drink alcohol, but I’m sure this would taste wonderful substituted with sprite. Thanks for sharing!
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Karyl Henry
August 18, 2019 at 6:06 pm

I don't use guava much, but man this co*cktail sounds so refreshing! I'm definitely going to have to give this one a try next time I'm entertaining guests
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Tatiana
August 19, 2019 at 3:37 am

I love this co*cktail! This looks delicious…the guava makes it so pretty! Thanks for sharing. I can wait to try this recipe soon.
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Gwynn
November 22, 2023 at 9:13 am

Cheers to a delicious co*cktail recipe! My guests loved sipping on this and the guava made it so flavorful!
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- Analida
  November 27, 2023 at 12:41 pm
  
  Thanks Gwynn! This is a really tasty version of a margarita for sure!
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Jamie
November 26, 2023 at 2:29 pm

Oh my, this co*cktail recipe looks incredibly delicious and very tasty! I love the color it makes this so enticing and very tempting! Lovedi t!
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- Analida
  November 27, 2023 at 12:43 pm
  
  Thanks Jamie! Enjoy!
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Cathleen
November 26, 2023 at 8:22 pm

I am definitely making this as soon as I give birth hahaha. This looks amazing! Thank you so much for sharing this recipe 🙂
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- Analida
  November 27, 2023 at 12:42 pm
  
  Congratulations and you have a co*cktail to celebrate with! Enjoy!
  Reply

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Guava Origins and Background

Step by step photos to make a Guava margaritas:

Drink Variations for Guava co*cktails