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Passionfruit Margarita


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  • Author: Amanda
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Description

This Passionfruit Margarita is a bold, tropical upgrade to the classic, with a vibrant blend of tart passionfruit, fresh lime, and smooth silver tequila. The floral sweetness of passionfruit puree adds an irresistible depth, while Grand Marnier or Cointreau rounds out the citrusy brightness. A Tajín-salt rim gives just the right amount of heat to contrast the cocktail’s refreshing, silky texture.

For the best results, use fresh passionfruit puree—either strained from whole fruit or from a high-quality store-bought version. Because fresh passionfruit is hard for me to find, I use a frozen puree that I can find in my local Asian market. Shake your cocktail vigorously for a frosty, well-aerated finish, and don’t skimp on fresh lime juice—it’s essential for balancing the flavors. If your passionfruit is extra tart, adjust with a little more agave. Serve over crushed or cubed ice, garnish with lime and passionfruit pulp, and prepare to be transported to paradise, one sip at a time.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 50/50 mix of Tajín and kosher salt, for the rim of the glass
  • 2 ounces silver (blanco) tequila
  • 1 ounce passionfruit liqueur, such as Chinola
  • 1 ounce Grand Marnier or Cointreau
  • 1 ounce passionfruit puree/juice* (seeds strained if present and desired)
  • 1 ounce fresh lime juice (save the squeezed limes to rim the glass)
  • 3/4 ounce agave syrup
  • Pinch of kosher salt
  • Lime slices and passionfruit pulp, for garnish, optional

Instructions

  1. Rim the glass using the reserved squeezed limes, then dip in a 50/50 mix of Tajín and kosher salt (or margarita salt if you have it). Fill the glass with crushed or cubed ice.
  2. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add 2 ounces silver tequila, 1 ounce passionfruit liqueur, 1 ounce Grand Marnier, 1 ounce passionfruit puree/juice, 1 ounce fresh lime juice, 3/4 ounce agave syrup, and a pinch of kosher salt. Shake for 20–30 seconds until very cold; strain the cocktail into the glass. Garnish with fresh lime slices and fresh passionfruit pulp, if desired.
  • Category: Cocktails, Drinks & Cocktails, Mexican-Inspired