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a passion fruit margarita with a passion fruit on top.
Kate Ramos

Passion Fruit Margarita Recipe

If you have access to fresh passion fruit, this passion fruit margarita recipe should absolutely be on your list of things to try. It's easy to shake up with your favorite tequila, fresh-squeezed lime juice, orange liqueur, and tangy and sweet pops of passion fruit.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 1 drink
Course: cocktail
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 244
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Equipment

Method
 

  1. Prepare the glass: Pour about ¼ cup of the kosher salt onto a small plate. Rub a lime wedge around the rim of a rocks glass, then dip the rim into the salt until evenly coated. Set aside.
  2. Build the margarita: Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice. Pour in the 3 ounces tequila first, followed by the 1 ounce orange liqueur, 1 ounce agave syrup, passion fruit pulp, and fresh lime juice from 2 limes.
  3. Shake well: Cover the shaker and shake vigorously for 15–20 seconds, until the outside of the shaker is cold and slightly frosted.
  4. Serve: Fill the prepared glass with ice and strain (or pour) the margarita into the glass.
  5. Garnish and enjoy: Garnish with the reserved passion fruit half and serve immediately. Cheers!

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 244kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gSodium: 1mgFiber: 2gSugar: 9g

Notes

      1. Passion fruit options: Fresh passion fruit gives the best tangy flavor. If you can’t find it, substitute 2 tablespoons passion fruit purée (or a good-quality bottled purée). If it’s sweetened, reduce the agave to taste.
      2. Sweetness level: This margarita is “sweet-tart.” For a tarter drink, use ½ ounce agave; for sweeter, add an extra ¼–½ ounce.
      3. Make it spicy: Muddle 2–3 jalapeño slices in the shaker before adding ice (or shake with a small slice). Taste after shaking—heat builds fast.
      4. Strain vs. pour: For a cleaner sip, strain into fresh ice. If you like it more rustic/pulpy, pour it all in (including the passion fruit seeds).

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