Passion Fruit Margarita
Ingredients
- 2 oz Tequila or Mezcal Choose a high-quality spirit for the best flavor. I’m loving mezcal right now and my mezcal of choice is 400 Conejos from Mexico.
- 1 oz Passion fruit puree or juice Adds a tropical and tangy twist. I got my passion fruit pulp, El Sembrador, in the frozen Latino foods section of Food Lion and in the frozen fruit area of my local Latin grocer, Compare Foods.
- 1 oz Fresh Lime Juice (Juice of one lime). Brightens the cocktail and enhances its refreshing quality.
- Tajin & Salt To create a Tajin salt rim! This provides a tangy, slightly spicy kick that elevates each sip. I’ve even collected different salts at El Bazar Sábado in Mexico City.
- Sliced Peppers I love to put sliced jalapeño or serrano pepper in my marg for hit a hint of spice. I’ve also dabbled in creating spicy pepper tinctures.
Instructions
- Prepare your glass: Rim a low-ball glass with a slice of lime, then dip it into Tajin salt for a zesty, spicy coating. If you opt for a coupe glass, you can still salt the rim or leave it be.
- Mix the ingredients: In a shaker, combine 2 oz of tequila or mezcal, 1 oz of passion fruit puree or juice, and 1 oz of fresh lime juice (juice of one lime). If you like your drinks slightly sweeter, this is where you could add a touch of agave to taste.
- Shake with fancy ice: Use larger ice cubes or specially shaped ice for a chic presentation and to keep the drink chilled longer.
- Pour and serve: Strain the mixture into the prepared low-ball glass over fresh fancy ice or put into a beautiful coupe. Garnish with a dehydrated slice of lime or a passion fruit wedge. I find my slices of pepper adorn the drink beautifully every time.