Guava Lime Tequila Cooler
Guava nectar, fresh lime, and tequila make a rosy, fizzy cooler that is ready for a sunny porch in 15 minutes.
Prep: 10 · Cook: 5 · Total: 15 · Serves: 2 · Difficulty: Easy · Rating: 4.8/5 (82 reviews)
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This original cooler pairs guava with tequila and ginger beer for a simple tropical highball. Lime and salt sharpen the fruit and keep the finish refreshing.
Story
Theo likes a porch drink that looks cheerful before the first sip. Guava brings the color, lime keeps the sweetness honest, and ginger beer adds the little snap that makes you reach for another glass. Pour it over plenty of ice and let the afternoon take its time.
By Theo
Ingredients
- 4 ounces guava nectar
- 3 ounces blanco tequila
- 1 1/2 ounces fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon agave syrup
- 1 tiny pinch fine salt
- 4 ounces chilled ginger beer
- Ice cubes
- 2 lime wheels
- 2 mint sprigs
Instructions
- Fill two tall glasses with ice and set them aside while you mix the cooler.
- Stir the guava nectar, tequila, lime juice, agave, and salt in a small pitcher until the agave dissolves.
- Taste the mixture and add another squeeze of lime if the guava is especially sweet.
- Divide the mixture between the prepared glasses, leaving room for the ginger beer.
- Top each glass with ginger beer and stir once from the bottom up to keep the bubbles lively.
- Garnish with lime wheels and mint sprigs, then serve immediately.
Chef Tips
- Use chilled ginger beer so the ice does not melt too quickly.
- A blanco tequila keeps the drink crisp and clean.
- For a less sweet cooler, replace half the guava nectar with cold sparkling water.
- Add the ginger beer last so the drink stays bright and fizzy.
Cook's Notes
- **Chill:** Refrigerate the guava and ginger beer first.
- **Balance:** Taste before adding the bubbles.
- **Fizz:** Stir gently after topping.