This easy to make and refreshing Passion Fruit Margarita is a tasty twist on the traditional margarita.
About the Recipe
This passion fruit margarita made with passion fruit juice, tequila, Cointreau, and lime juice.
Both the passion fruit and lime juice give it a tart and refreshing flavor that makes this perfect for hot summer days. This will easily become your new favorite cocktail!
If you are looking for more cocktail recipes, check out our: Passion Fruit Martini, Simple White Negroni or Creme De Violette Pink Lemonade Cocktail.
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Why You Will Love This Recipe
Unique - A passion fruit margarita is a unique and refreshing twist on the classic margarita. The bright tropical flavor of the passion fruit pairs well with the tartness of the lime juice and the sweetness of the Cointreau. The result is a delicious and refreshing cocktail!
Versatile - You can easily customize this margarita recipe to suit your specific tastes. You can experiment with what kind of tequila you use, the sweetness or tartness, what garnish you choose, and the kind of glass you prefer to serve it in. It is simple to make this margarita your own and you will love the opportunity to do so!
Impressive - This is a fun and festive cocktail to serve when you are hosting a party or having friends over for a meal. The unique flavor and vibrant color will add a touch of excitement to your gathering. Since margaritas are classic cocktails that many enjoy, it's likely this will be a crowd pleaser!
Ingredients
Here are the ingredients you will need for this passion fruit cocktail recipe:
- Tequila - Use any kind of tequila you have on hand. Silver tequila or gold tequila are both great in this drink.
- Passion fruit juice - If you can find ripe passion fruit, you can puree it and strain the fresh juice.
- Cointreau
- Lime - You will use a lime wheel or lime slice to rim the glass and also fresh lime juice in the cocktail.
- Salt or sugar
Directions
Let's make this delicious cocktail together!
Step 1: Line the rim of a cocktail glass with a lime wedge and then dip in salt or sugar on a small plate.
Step 2: In a cocktail shaker, combine the tequila, passion fruit juice, Cointreau, and lime juice. Add a handful of ice and shake well.
Step 3: Strain into the prepared cocktail glass or serve over ice.
Step 4: Garnish with a fresh or dehydrated lime wedge and serve.
Expert Tips and Tricks
Here are some expert tips to make this perfect passion fruit margarita:
Batch it - You can easily make a large batch of this to serve to a group. Make a large pitcher full of passionfruit margaritas and add ice right before serving.
Cocktail shaker - If you don't have a cocktail shaker, a jar with a tight fitting lid will work just as well!
Tequila - Experiment with different types of tequila. Different tequilas can bring out different flavors in your margarita. For a smooth and easy drinking margarita, choose a blanco tequila or for a smokier, more complex flavored margarita, try an anejo or reposado tequila. The best tequila is the one that you love!
Kitchen Equipment
Here is some kitchen equipment you will need for this easy passion fruit margarita recipe. You can find all of these products on Amazon.
Cocktail Shaker - This cocktail shaker is our favorite. It never sticks and it's great for so many different cocktails.
Strainer - This cocktail strainer is great for making cocktails at home.
Recipe Substitutions/Variations
Here are some common recipe substitutions and variations for this great cocktail.
Additions - If you prefer a sweeter taste, add 1 ounce of simple syrup. You can also add passion fruit syrup or passion fruit nectar. Or, make it spicy with some jalapeño slices.
Substitutions - You substitute triple sec, Grand Marnier or a different orange liqueur in place of the Cointreau, if you prefer.
Rim - You can get creative with the rim of the glass! Instead os salt or sugar, you can use Tajin or other spices.
What To Serve With
Here are some recipes to serve alongside the best margarita:
Easy Pear, Prosciutto, and Gorgonzola Pizza - The sweetness of the pear is a perfect balance to the salty prosciutto. And the savory gorgonzola cheese is absolutely perfect to even it all out.
Roasted Grapes - These Roasted Grapes are a sweet, sophisticated treat to add to your next charcuterie board. They are tossed with olive oil, salt and pepper before getting roasted until they are caramelized on the outside and full of flavor on the inside.
Mini Mushroom Wellingtons - These Mini Mushroom Wellingtons are the perfect holiday appetizer! All of the flavors of mushroom Wellington are packed in these mini flaky pastries.
Frequently Asked Questions
Passion fruit is a sweet, seedy fruit that grows in South America. It has crunchy seeds, a jelly-like flesh and can taste sweet and/or sour.
You can use passion fruit puree but it will not be as sweet as the juice. If you choose to use the puree instead, I would be sure to add 1-ounce of simple syrup, honey or agave nectar to balance out the flavors.
Yes. This helps to balance and bring out the flavors, but is equally tasty without!
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Passion Fruit Margarita
Ingredients
- 2 oz tequila
- 1 oz passion fruit juice
- ½ oz Cointreau
- ½ oz lime juice
- Salt or sugar for rim
- Lime for garnish
Instructions
- Line the rim of a cocktail glass with a lemon wedge. Dip in salt or sugar.
- Combine tequila, passion fruit juice, Cointreau, and lime juice in a shaker.
- Add ice and shake well. Strain into prepared cocktail glass or serve over ice. Garnish with a fresh or dehydrated lime wedge and serve.
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