Passion Fruit Margarita Cocktail Recipe
This tropical twist on a classic margarita combines fresh passion fruit puree with premium tequila and lime juice for a sweet-tart cocktail. The bright orange color and foam from the passion fruit create an eye-catching drink.
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Hawthorne strainer
- Fine-mesh strainer
- Jigger or measuring tool
- Citrus juicer
- Margarita glass or coupe glass
- Ice
Ingredients
- 2 oz silver tequila
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- 1 oz passion fruit puree
- 3/4 oz triple sec
- 1/2 oz simple syrup
- Salt for rimming glass optional
- Fresh passion fruit seeds for garnish
- Ice cubes for shaking
- Ice cubes for serving
Instructions
- If desired, rim a margarita glass with salt. Set aside.
- Add tequila, lime juice, passion fruit puree, triple sec, and simple syrup to a cocktail shaker.
- Fill shaker 3/4 full with ice cubes.
- Shake vigorously for 10-15 seconds until well chilled.
- Strain through a fine mesh strainer into the prepared glass filled with fresh ice.
- Garnish with passion fruit seeds.
Notes
Store-bought passion fruit puree works well, but fresh passion fruit provides the best flavor and natural foam.
The drink can be made sweeter by adding more simple syrup in 1/4 oz increments.
For a spicy version, muddle 2-3 thin jalapeño slices in the shaker before adding other ingredients.
The cocktail can be batched ahead for parties - multiply ingredients by desired servings and store refrigerated for up to 4 hours.