Passion Fruit Margarita
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Passion Fruit Margarita
Description
The Passion Fruit Margarita features the unique tartness of passion fruit puree blended with blanco tequila, triple sec, and fresh lime juice. The sugar and salt rim adds texture and balances the citrusy and sweet notes. The agave syrup sweetens the drink without overpowering the fruit flavors, making it refreshing and well-rounded. Shaking with ice chills and dilutes the mixture slightly for smoothness, while straining over fresh ice keeps the cocktail crisp. Garnishes like fresh passion fruit pulp, lime slices, and mint enhance the presentation and aroma.
Serve this cocktail chilled as a flavorful companion to light appetizers or for relaxing on a warm day. The passion fruit’s tropical brightness offers a distinct flavor profile that sets it apart from standard margaritas. Adjust garnish choices to suit your taste or occasion.
For ingredient variations, passion fruit nectar can substitute puree if diluted proportionally. This recipe yields one serving, so scale ingredients for multiple guests carefully to maintain balance. Using fresh passion fruit or quality frozen puree will affect flavor authenticity.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 ounce passion fruit puree thawed if frozen
- ¾ ounce agave syrup
- 1½ ounces tequila blanco
- 1 ounce triple sec
- ½ ounce lime juice
- lime optional, slices, fresh pulp, for garnish
- mint
- passion fruit
Instructions
- Place the sugar and salt on a small plate and stir to combine. Dip the rim of a glass in water and place the rim on the plate.
- Turn the glass on the plate to coat the rim, then place the glass upright.
- Place ice in a cocktail shaker
- Add the passion fruit puree and agave syrup to the shaker, along with the tequila, triple sec and lime juice. Shake well.
- Place ice in the cup, then strain the cocktail into the glass.
- Garnish the drink with fresh passion fruit pulp, limes and mint if desired, then serve.
Notes
- Passion fruit puree is typically found in frozen fruit sections at many grocery stores.
- If unavailable, passion fruit nectar from the juice aisle can be used by adjusting quantities as suggested in the recipe.
- To prepare multiple servings, scale ingredients equally; the recipe is originally for one drink.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 1Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 238 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 238kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 0.4g | 1% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.04g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.03g | 0% |
| Sodium | 586mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 102mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 23g | 46% |
| Vitamin A | 91IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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