Passionfruit Margarita Recipe

Prepare and combine

If using fresh passionfruit, cut one fruit in half and scoop out the pulp (about 1 oz). In a cocktail shaker, add 3 oz reposado tequila, 1 oz passionfruit pulp, 1 oz Cointreau, 1 oz fresh lime juice, and 0.5 oz agave syrup.

Shake

Fill the shaker with ice (about 1 cup). Secure the lid and shake vigorously for 12–18 seconds, until the shaker is cold and slightly frosty. This chills and lightly dilutes the drink for balance.

Strain and serve

If you prefer a slightly seedy texture, double-strain with a Hawthorne strainer into the glass. For a smooth cocktail, first fine-strain through a fine-mesh sieve to remove seeds and pulp. Pour over fresh ice in a rocks or coupe glass depending on preference.

Rim the glass: rub the lime wedge around the glass rim, then dip the rim into kosher salt or Tajín to coat evenly (about 1 tbsp).

Garnish: float half a passionfruit (seeds/pulp) on top of the poured margarita or place 1 tsp of pulp in the center. Add a lime wedge on the rim.