Spicy Guava Margarita Cocktail Recipe

A margarita should taste bright, fresh, and balanced. When you mix sweet guava with a touch of heat, you get something exciting and easy to enjoy.

This spicy guava margarita recipe shows exactly how to blend tropical flavor with just the right amount of spice.

Guava adds a smooth sweetness that softens the kick of chili or jalapeño. The mix feels bold but still refreshing, perfect for a warm afternoon or just hanging out with friends.

In this post, I’ll walk you through the simple ingredients and quick steps to make it. You’ll see how this guava margarita stands out from the classic but is still super easy to whip up at home.

Spicy Guava Margarita Recipe

Honestly, I love this drink because it mixes sweet guava with the bold kick of jalapeño and the smooth taste of tequila. It’s bright, fruity, and has just enough spice to keep things interesting.

Equipment

• Cocktail shaker or any shaker with a tight lid
• Measuring jigger for accurate pours
• Fine mesh strainer to remove pulp and jalapeño seeds
• Small plate for tajín or salt to rim the glass
• Short glass or margarita glass
• Bar spoon for stirring
• Knife and cutting board for slicing jalapeño and lime
• Ice cubes for shaking and serving

I like to keep everything close by before I start mixing. Having a clean setup just makes the process smoother.

A shaker with a good seal is a must here—the drink needs a strong shake to blend the guava puree and lime juice.

Ingredients

• 2 oz tequila (blanco or reposado)
• 1 oz triple sec or orange liqueur
• 1 oz fresh lime juice
• 1 oz guava puree or guava juice
• ½ oz agave syrup or simple syrup
• 2–3 slices fresh jalapeño (adjust for spice level)
• Ice for shaking and serving
• Tajín or salt for rimming
• Lime wedge and fresh guava slice for garnish

Personally, I prefer guava puree for a thicker texture and more flavor. The jalapeño brings in that heat, and agave balances out the tartness of the lime.

Fresh lime juice really does make a difference—bottled just doesn’t do it for me.

Instructions

• Rim the glass with a lime wedge, then dip it in tajín or salt.
• Add jalapeño slices to the shaker and lightly muddle them.
• Pour in tequila, triple sec, guava puree, lime juice, and agave syrup.
• Add ice and shake hard for about 15 seconds.
• Strain the mixture into the prepared glass over fresh ice.
• Garnish with a lime wedge or guava slice.

I usually taste the mix before pouring, just to check sweetness and spice. If it’s too spicy, I’ll add more guava or agave. Too sweet? A little extra lime juice does the trick.

Notes

Reposado tequila gives the drink a smoother vibe, while blanco keeps it crisp and sharp. For less heat, just remove the jalapeño seeds before muddling.

If you can’t find guava puree, blend some fresh guava with a bit of water and strain it. Tajín adds a tangy edge that works really well with the fruit.

Serve it cold, and don’t skimp on the ice when you shake—cold keeps the flavors bright and balanced.

Tasting Notes

I get hit with that sweet guava right away. It’s got this smooth, fruity vibe—almost like a mashup of ripe pears and strawberries.

The sweetness isn’t over-the-top or fake. It just feels… real.

Next up, the spice sneaks in. The chili rim brings a quick heat that hangs around for a second, then disappears.

Honestly, I appreciate how it doesn’t bulldoze the guava. There’s a balance here that’s kind of addictive.

The lime juice jumps in with a clean, bright note. It keeps everything crisp, and there’s this little tart kick that wakes up each sip.

It’s refreshing in a way that makes you want to go back for more.

Then there’s the tequila—it brings this warm, earthy undertone. That grown-up edge is unmistakable.

You still get the fruit, but the tequila stops it from getting cloying or too sweet.

The flavors sort of stack up as you drink:

1. Sweet guava
2. Tangy lime
3. Spicy chili
4. Smooth tequila

Every sip just feels balanced. The spice hangs around, but not too long—just enough to make you curious for another round.