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    Home » Recipes » Cocktails » Passion Fruit Margaritas recipe

    LAST UPDATED: April 23, 2021 • FIRST PUBLISHED: April 16, 2021 By Toni Dash 8 Comments

    Passion Fruit Margaritas recipe

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    PASSION FRUIT MARGARITAS TITLE

    Change up your margarita game with these perfectly sweet and tart Passion Fruit Margaritas. The tropical flavor and aroma make this delicious cocktail a favorite.

    PASSION FRUIT MARGARITAS TITLE

    Whether you’re in club ‘I never met a margarita I didn’t like’ or you love trying different versions, Passion Fruit Margaritas are a ‘must make’ for your list.

    The mere aroma of fresh passion fruit is like being transported to a tropical island. Then you taste them….

    The margaritas taste exotic with a wonderful sweet and tart combination that’s refreshing and exciting.

    They keep good company with Watermelon Margaritas, Pineapple Margarita and Blue Margaritas as cocktails that speak summer’s language.

    A great Cinco de Mayo cocktail recipe too.

    Recipe Ingredients Notes

    Passion fruit. This recipe uses fresh passion fruit pulp. It can be from fresh passion fruits or frozen, thawed passion fruit pulp. More info on that below.

    Tequila. Use silver or blanco tequila which are not aged and have a lighter flavor.

    Orange liqueur. Any type of orange flavored liqueur can be used. I prefer mid-range options like Citronage. Cointreau or Grand Marnier (higher end) are options too.

    The quality of the liqueur goes far in terms of how you’ll feel after drinking margaritas or any cocktails. I personally rarely use Triple Sec.

    Lime juice. Freshly squeeze the lime juice for best flavor. I use a handheld juicer for this.

    Agave nectar. This sweetened the margarita. We always use agave nectar when making fresh-style margaritas for the flavor and it’s low on the glycemic index so won’t spike your blood sugar.

    Simple syrup or honey can also be substituted.

    Ice. Regular ice should be used when preparing the cocktail. Regular or crushed ice can be used in the serving glasses.

    passion fruit margaritas ingredients

    Passion Fruit

    Availability

    You can find fresh Passion fruit all year long. It’s a tropical fruit grown in warm areas making it easier to find imported to U.S. grocery stores. The best time to buy is May-September.

    How to eat it

    The fruits are round or sort of round and about the size of a large plum. It can be different colors on the outside based on the variety; purple and yellow are the most common.

    Slice it in the middle and scoop out the fruit pulp inside. The flesh is a number of juicy orbs with a darker seed inside. Both the flesh and seeds are edible.

    Options & substitutions for Passion Fruit Margaritas

    We just the flesh of one passion fruit per margarita.

    You can also substitute the passion fruit pulp which can be purchased at the grocery store. If it’s frozen, thaw first. Then measure in a liquid measuring up for 1 ounce of the pulp per margarita.

    Passion fruit nectar or passion fruit juice can also be substituted. Check for additional ingredients before using. Some are blends making it hard to stay true to the true fruit flavor.

    Use 1 1/2 ounces as a substitute for each passion fruit. Taste for sweetness and adjust the amount of agave nectar as desired. Passion fruit nectar and juice often include a good amount of sweetener.

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    How to rim a margarita glass

    Typically we use Old Fashioned style glasses for this type of margaritas.

    Rimming the glass with salt is optional. Rim the glass before making the margaritas.

    1. Run some lime juice along the rim of the glass
    2. Turn it upside down in a small plate of margarita salt. NOTE: have enough salt in the plate that the rim will be easily covered (1/8-1/4-inch deep)
    3. Turn the glass from side to side to coat the rim
    4. Turn the glass right side up and allow to sit for the salt to harden onto the rim before pouring in the margarita
    two passion fruit margaritas

    How to make Passion Fruit Margaritas – Step-by-Step

    A cocktail shaker or 1 quart jar with lid and strainer will be needed.

    STEP 1. Combine ingredients

    Add the passion fruit pulp, tequila, orange liqueur, lime juice and agave nectar to a cocktail shaker.

    Add a large handful of ice.

    passion fruit margarita recipe steps
    All passion fruit margarita ingredients should be put into a cocktail shaker or large glass jar with lid. Open jar shown here to better illustrate ingredients only.

    STEP 2. Shake and strain

    Seal and shake vigorously for 30-60 seconds.

    Strain the margaritas into glasses with fresh ice and serve. Garnish with a lime wedge if desired.

    passion fruit margaritas

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    Passion Fruit Margaritas

    The light, sweet, exotic flavor and aroma of passion fruit takes regular margaritas to the next level. The perfect balance of sweet and tart with a tropical flavor.
    5 from 31 votes
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    Course: Cocktail
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes
    Servings: 2
    Calories: 219kcal
    Author: Toni Dash
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    Equipment

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    Ingredients

    • 2 ounces Silver or Blanco Tequila
    • 2 Passion fruits or 2 ounces passion fruit pulp
    • 1 1/2 ounces freshly squeezed Lime Juice
    • 1 ounce Orange liqueur example: Citronage, Cointreau or Grand Marnier
    • 1/2 ounce Agave nectar
    • ice

    Instructions

    • Combine all ingredients in a shaker with a large handful of ice.
    • Shake vigorously for 30-60 seconds.
    • Strain into two glasses with fresh ice. Serve!

    Notes

    Passion Fruit options
    We just the flesh of one passion fruit per margarita.
    You can also substitute the passion fruit pulp which can be purchased at the grocery store. If it’s frozen, thaw first. Then measure in a liquid measuring up for 1 ounce of the pulp per margarita.
    Passion fruit nectar or passion fruit juice can also be substituted. Check for additional ingredients before using. Some are blends making it hard to stay true to the true fruit flavor.
    Use 1 1/2 ounces as a substitute for each passion fruit. Taste for sweetness and adjust the amount of agave nectar as desired. Passion fruit nectar and juice often include a good amount of sweetener.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 219kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 26mg | Potassium: 326mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 1092IU | Vitamin C: 32mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 1mg
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    ABOUT THE AUTHOR

    TONI DASH
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    Toni Dash, is a Certified Nutrition Coach and the writer/blogger, photographer, recipe developer and creator of Boulder Locavore®. She has been developing easy to make, well-tested recipes since 2010. Her seasonal recipes bring excitement to the dining table for both gluten-free and gluten diners. Toni has been featured in numerous publications and on culinary websites for her creative, delicious recipes and travel features. For more details, check out her About page.

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    1. Carrie says

      November 15, 2021 at 8:02 am

      5 stars
      The perfect way to use all these passion fruits I have in my yard!

      Reply
    2. Beth says

      May 03, 2021 at 8:02 am

      5 stars
      This drink is absolutely delicious and very refreshing! Hubby and I loved them, so excited to make this all summer long!

      Reply
    3. Soniya says

      April 16, 2021 at 10:55 am

      Wow! This looks and sounds so delicious… perfect for weekend brunch gettoggther with .y girlfriends.

      Reply
    4. Mira says

      April 16, 2021 at 8:26 am

      5 stars
      We just bought a bunch of passion fruits and this recipe is our new favorite cocktail! It’s so light and fresh.

      Reply
    5. Marv says

      April 16, 2021 at 8:17 am

      5 stars
      A great kick off for the weekend! Great flavor. Love the unique twist on a classic marg.

      Reply
    6. Jenn says

      April 16, 2021 at 7:44 am

      5 stars
      I’ll be drinking quite a few of these this summer! Fabulous!

      Reply
    7. Jane says

      April 16, 2021 at 7:37 am

      5 stars
      This cocktail is so fragrant! It’s delicious and out of the norm in a great way. Made them for a little Happy Hour this week.

      Reply
    8. Shannon R says

      April 16, 2021 at 6:40 am

      5 stars
      I am in love!! You put my two favorites together and made my perfect summer cocktail! Thank you!

      Reply

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