Nothing says summer like a refreshing guava lime cocktail! It's pretty color and delicious taste is the perfect accompaniment to tapas on the deck with family and friends.
Guava juice is sweet and delicious. Stir in some lime juice, a splash of your favorite tequila or rum, give it a quick stir and top with a sprig of mint. You're golden. This refreshing guava lime cocktail comes together in minutes. No blender needed!
Guava Origins
Guava or guayaba in Spanish, grows abundantly from Southern Mexico and through Central America. Guava's origins are uncertain because it has been carried by man and birds throughout many geographical points. Although they were only introduced in Florida in 1847, there is mention of guavas in the West Indies as far back as 1526. Guavas are one of the leading fruits of Mexico and a major commercial source in India. There are a few different varieties of guava fruit with different interior flesh: white, yellow, pink, or red. Guava trees can grow up to 30 feet if left to the whims of nature.
Step by step photos to make a Guava Lime cocktail:
- Step 1: Gather all your ingredients, guava nectar, tequila, limes and mint.
- Step 2: Squeeze fresh limes into a pitcher. I love my combo Zulay lemon lime squeezer
for this!
- Step 3: Measure the lime juice and at ½ ounce to the glass.
- Step 4: Pour in 3 ounces guava nectar.
- Step 5: Pour in 1 shot or ounce of tequila.
- Step 6: Stir with a spoon and garnish with a lime slice and fresh mint. Enjoy!
Guava juice is very nutritious, well maybe not once you add tequila, but you know what I mean. Guavas possess vitamin C, B complex, various vitamins as well as lycopenes which are helpful in cancer fighting.
This refreshing guava lime cocktail goes great with mini empanadas, mango tomatillo salsa, or a nice shrimp ceviche. Really, just about any appetizer your little heart desires is a good complement to this refreshing and delicious drink. But don't keep this cocktail all to yourself, share with your friends!
Refreshing Guava Cocktail
Try a cool and refreshing guava lime cocktail! Squeeze some limes, add tequila and guava juice and a sprig of mint! Simple and delicious!
Ingredients
- 3 oz guava juice or nectar
- 1 oz tequila
- ½ oz lime fresh juice
- 1 sprig of mint
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in glass containing 4-5 ice cubes
- Stir a few times. Top with a sprig of mint.
- Serve with your favorite appetizers
Recipe Notes
Feel free to substitute rum for the tequila.
Michelle | A Dish of Daily Life
Giggling a little when you said guava juice is nutritious, but maybe not when you add tequila...hehe.
What a delicious looking cocktail! I'm thinking this would be perfect for poolside this summer!
Analida
LOL Michelle!!! 🙂
Yes, it would be a great poolside cocktail.
Kelsey @ Kelsey in the Kitchen
I'm not huge into cocktails or tequila, but these look so deliciously refreshing I might just have to give them a try! Thanks for sharing 😀
Analida
Try it out Kelsey, I think you will like it. The taste is very mild.
Dee
It's so hot here, and this looks so refreshing right now! Thanks for sharing at Merry Monday!
Analida
Hi Dee, you are so welcome! I love sharing! 🙂
Sylvie
This sounds so good, I love guava and lime together!
laura@motherwouldknow
This sounds so incredibly refreshing. I don't use guava much (didn't grow up knowing about it), so this is a new flavor profile to me. Sounds delicious.
Analida
Thanks Laura. It is really tasty. I think you will like it.
LISA RUSSO
That looks so pretty and yummy too!
Analida
Thanks Lisa! 🙂
Amanda @ The Kolb Corner
This looks so refreshing! Thank you for sharing at Merry Monday!
Analida
You are welcome Amanda!
April J Harris
What a pretty cocktail! I've never tasted guava juice but I'd love to give it a try, especially in this delicious cocktail. Pinned. Thank you for sharing with us at the Hearth and Soul Hop.
Analida
Hi April! Thanks for your comment. I think you will like guava. It's sweet and so delicious.
Lizzy
Yum! I've never made anything with guava but it's such a smart idea for a cocktail!
Danielle
Cheers to one of the most refreshing cocktails out there! I've tried a few different cocktails made with guava before and they were incredible! I can't wait to grab enough guava to try your recipe now - it looks amazing!
Elaine Benoit
I am on the hunt now for guava juice! I love tequila and I bet the juice goes so well with it! I can't wait to make this delicious drink!
Amanda
What a gorgeous cocktail! I always love a tropical cocktail for the summer, and this is perfect -- so refreshing. Thanks so much for sharing!
leyla
one of the most refreahing cocktails. Thanks for this great recipe!
Analida
Thanks Leyla! I am so glad you enjoyed it! Cheers!
Paula Montenegro
I haven't given guava a chance, except when it comes to guava paste. But this drink sounds gorgeous! And it has tequila, one of my favorites!
Pam Greer
Made this cocktail yesterday and it was everything you said it was! It was quick, easy, refreshing and so delicious!
Sophie
Totally making this for the weekend party. It’s looks refreshingly good. Thanks for the recipe.
Rebecca Blackwell
We had some friends over for dinner tonight and I served these before the meal. They were delicious. Thanks for a lovely, well-balanced cocktail recipe!
Chelsey
This drink looks so bright and refreshing! We love guava! I don’t drink alcohol, but I’m sure this would taste wonderful substituted with sprite. Thanks for sharing!
Karyl Henry
I don't use guava much, but man this cocktail sounds so refreshing! I'm definitely going to have to give this one a try next time I'm entertaining guests
Tatiana
I love this cocktail! This looks delicious…the guava makes it so pretty! Thanks for sharing. I can wait to try this recipe soon.