When it comes to the classic Mexican cocktail that is a margarita, I’ve got thoughts. I like mixing up a classic margarita on the rocks or a Cadillac Margarita recipe, but this Guava Margarita is inspired by a road trip I took from Los Angeles to Austin, which went down in a Mazda 5 rental. So, it seemed fitting to tweak the Cadillac on the road by adding a touch of Mexican soda and re-coining it the Mazda 5.
Why You’ll Like This Recipe
I made this Spicy Guava Cadillac Margarita Cocktail Recipe with guava juice and a splash of soda for a Guava Cadillac of sorts at home.
Recipe Ingredients
This cocktail is made with:
- Jalapeño chiles
- Guava nectar or Guava soda
- Añejo tequila
- Freshly-squeezed lime juice
- Agave nectar
- Orange liqueur
- Sparkling water
- Ice
How To Make This Recipe
Here’s how to make this recipe:
- Chill A Glass: Fill a rocks glass with ice water to chill.
- Combine Ingredients In A Cocktail Shaker: Put the jalapeno slices, guava juice, tequila, lime juice, agave, orange liqueur, and ice in a cocktail shaker.
- Shake And Strain: Shake until chilled, dump out the ice water from the cocktail glass, then pour the margarita through the strainer into the glass over fresh ice.
- Garnish And Serve: Garnish with a few slices of jalapeno and serve!
Okay, now it’s time to stock up on these Mexican pantry ingredients, then try your hand at making this, and then share your creation with us by tagging @saltandwind and #swsociety on social!
Spicy Guava Cadillac Margarita Cocktail Recipe
Ingredients
- 6 paper thin slices jalapeño chile divided
- 2 ounces guava juice (can substitute Kerns guava nectar)
- 1 1/2 ounces good quality Añejo tequila
- 1/2 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1/2 ounce agave nectar
- 1/2 ounce orange liqueur (such as Grand Marnier or Cointreau)
- splash sparkling water
Instructions
Chill The Cocktail Glass:
- Fill a rocks glass with ice water and set aside.
Shake The Cocktail:
- Place two or three slices of jalapeño, guava juice, tequila, lime juice, agave, and orange liqueur in a cocktail shaker and fill with ice. Shake well until chilled and frosty, about 15 to 20 seconds.
Strain And Serve:
- Pour out the ice water from the rocks glass and add fresh ice. Strain the drink into the glass and top with a splash of soda. Garnish with a few more slices of jalapeño and serve.
