The Protea, aka a Guava Margarita

A margarita is great choice of drink for gathering friends and family together. But…it’s exciting to mix up something different for them once in a while. Give this classic cocktail a guava upgrade the next time you go to salt your rim. This margarita mixes your favorite tequila, fresh lime juice, Grand Marnier, and guava juice. The taste is strong, a little tart, and a little spicy from the addition of pepper rimming salts. Chances are this Guava Margarita may just become your new go-to for cocktail hour.

What is Grand Marnier?

Grand Marnier is a type of orange liqueur that’s a blend of cognac and bitter orange-flavored liqueur. It’s a good way to add a bit of orange sweetness to a cocktail without overpowering the other flavors in it. You’ll find it at a 40% ABV, which isn’t a lot but when in cocktails like our Protea (Guava Margarita), it makes a big difference that you can taste and feel. If you don’t happen to have Grand Marnier available, you can substitute it for other orange liqueurs like Cointreau or Triple Sec.

The Protea (Guava Margarita)

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• Author: Justin Matase

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Description

A sophisticated twist on a classic margarita.

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Ingredients

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• 1/2 cup tequila (overpour a little here) 
• 1/2 cup fresh lime juice (overpour here, too)        
• 1/4 cup Grand Marnier 
• 3 tbsp guava juice 
• Fresh lime for garnish and rubbing lip of glasses 
• Los Poblanos Piquante Cocktail Rimming Salts 

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Instructions

1. Mix all ingredients together in a pitcher. Add ice. Stir with barspoon. Let sit for 5 minutes and stir again. 
2. While mixture rests, rub glasses with lime. Rim in Los Poblanos spicy cocktail salt. 
3. Add ice to glasses. Fill with cocktail. Garnish with wheel of lime and a sprinkle of edible flower petals. Serve. 

Recipe by Justin Matase
Styling by Julia Platt Leonard
Photography by Tira Howard

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