Why You’ll Love This Recipe

This cocktail is the perfect balance of tart, sweet, and spicy, combining tropical passion fruit with classic margarita flavors. It’s refreshing, vibrant, and easy to make — ideal for summer parties or relaxing evenings. The chili salt rim adds a fun kick, while the fresh fruit garnish makes it visually stunning.

ingredients

Must-Have Ingredients

2 ounces smooth, flavorful spirit
1 ounce Cointreau or triple sec
1 ounce fresh lime juice
1 ounce passion fruit purée (see notes)
Pulp of half a passion fruit
Ice

Optional Ingredients

½ ounce agave syrup (1 tablespoon) for extra sweetness
½ ounce mezcal (1 tablespoon) for smoky flavor

For Rimming the Glass

Lime wedge
Chili salt, flaky sea salt, or tajín

Garnish

Passion fruit slice
Edible flower (optional)

directions

Rub a lime wedge around the rim of your glass and dip it in chili salt or tajín. Set aside.
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add spirit, Cointreau, lime juice, passion fruit purée, and optionally agave syrup and mezcal.
Shake vigorously until the outside of the shaker feels very cold.
Fill the rimmed glass with ice, add the passion fruit pulp, then strain the shaken cocktail into the glass.
Garnish with a slice of passion fruit and an edible flower if using. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Servings and timing

Yield: 1 cocktail
Prep time: 5 minutes
Total time: 5 minutes

Variations

Use blood orange juice for a different citrus twist.
Substitute fresh passion fruit purée with store-bought tropical purée blends including mango or pineapple.
Adjust sweetness with more or less agave syrup.
Add a splash of soda water for a lighter, fizzy version.

storage/reheating

Best enjoyed freshly shaken and poured.
No reheating applicable.

FAQs

How do I make passion fruit purée?

Slice 6 passion fruits in half, scoop seeds and pulp into a pan, add 2 tbsp sugar and 2 tbsp water, simmer until thick, then strain to remove seeds.

Can I use store-bought purée?

Yes, store-bought passion fruit or tropical fruit purées work great and are usually sweetened.

What if I don’t have chili salt or tajín?

Use flaky sea salt or skip the rim entirely.

Can I make this cocktail less strong?

Add more lime juice or a splash of soda water.

Is mezcal necessary?

No, it’s optional for a smoky twist.

Can I prepare this cocktail ahead of time?

Best shaken fresh, but purée and juice can be pre-mixed and chilled.

Can I make a batch for a party?

Yes, multiply ingredients and mix in a pitcher, adding ice and shaking before serving.

What spirit is best?

Choose a smooth, flavorful spirit for the best results.

How spicy is this cocktail?

The chili salt rim adds mild spice; adjust amount to taste.

Can I garnish with other fruits?

Lime wheels or orange slices pair well as alternative garnishes.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 242 kcal
Fat: 0.03 g
Sodium: 2 mg
Carbohydrates: 13 g
Sugar: 11 g
Protein: 0.2 g
Vitamin A: 217 IU
Vitamin C: 17 mg
Calcium: 5 mg
Iron: 0.1 mg

Conclusion

The Passion Fruit Margarita is a bright, tropical cocktail that refreshes and delights with its sweet-tart balance and spicy-salty rim. Easy to make and visually stunning, it’s the perfect drink to celebrate summer, holidays, or any special moment.