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Bright, bold and bursting with tropical flavor, this passion fruit margarita is the ultimate cocktail for warm days and fun nights. Blending passion fruit pulp with tequila, lime juice and orange liqueur, this drink strikes the perfect balance between sweet and tart. A touch of honey adds smoothness, while fresh herbs or jalapeño slices offer a fun twist. Whether you’re hosting a backyard BBQ or lounging on the patio, this easy drink is sure to steal the spotlight.
This passion fruit margarita combines tequila, lime, orange liqueur and honey for a tropical cocktail that’s sweet, tart and absolutely perfect for summer sipping.
Love trying out new drinks? Also try passion fruit margaritas, healthy morning green juice or Mexican horchata.
Why You’ll Love It
Tropical twist: Passion fruit adds an exotic flavor that’s sweet and tart.
Easy to mix: Stir everything in one pitcher, and you’re ready to go.
Customizable garnish: Use lime, herbs or jalapeños for your own twist.
Great for parties: Make a big batch to serve a crowd with minimal effort.
Fresh and bold: It’s fruit-forward without being overly sweet.
Passion Fruit Margarita Ingredients
A complete list of ingredients and amounts can be found in the recipe card below.
Passion fruit pulp: Brings tropical sweetness and signature tartness. You can use fresh passion fruit pulp or the frozen one, you can find it at most supermarkets in the frozen aisle.
Tequila: Adds smooth, bold character to the cocktail base. I find that silver or blanco tequila gives the cleanest flavor in margaritas.
Orange liqueur: Offers citrus notes that complement the lime and passion fruit.
Lime juice: Balances the sweet ingredients with a sharp tang.
Honey: Naturally sweetens and softens the tart fruit flavor.
Ice: Keeps the margarita chilled and refreshing.
Salt: Used for rimming the glass for a savory contrast.
Garnishes: Lime slices, jalapeño slices, mint and/or basil add visual appeal and extra flavor options.
How to Make Margaritas with Passion Fruit
For more detailed instructions with weights and measurements, jump to the printable recipe card.
Mix the liquids: Stir together passion fruit pulp, tequila, orange liqueur, lime juice and honey in a pitcher.
Add ice: Fill the pitcher with ice to chill the drink.
Prepare the glass rims: Rub lime on the rim and dip into coarse salt.
Garnish and serve: Pour into glasses and top with lime, herbs or jalapeños.
Substitutions and Variations
Another sweetener: Feel free to swap the honey for agave syrup or simple syrup.
Try a flavored tequila: Infused tequilas can add a unique spin.
Add sparkling water: For a lighter version with fizz.
Make it spicy: Add muddled jalapeño to the mix before serving.
Serving Suggestions
With savory snacks: Enjoy steak and mushroom bruschetta, dirty martini shrimp or some beef taquitos with your passion fruit margaritas.
With a sweet treat: Carrot cake cupcakes or cinnamon lattice cookies would go well with this drink.
How to Store Passion Fruit Margarita
Store: Leftovers will keep for a day or so in the fridge. You can also make this drink in advance, just add all the ingredients except for the ice, cover with plastic wrap and chill. Once you are ready to serve just add the ice and garnish.
Freeze: I haven’t tried freezing this but you could try some passion fruit margarita popsicles or slushies!
Top Tips
Use fresh passion fruit if possible: It gives the most vibrant flavor.
Chill ingredients beforehand: Helps keep the drink colder longer.
Taste before serving: Adjust lime or honey to suit your sweetness preference.
Garnish right before serving: Keeps herbs and citrus slices looking fresh.
Passion Fruit Margarita Cocktail FAQs
A margarita can be served without the salty rim (and some people prefer that) but traditionally the glass rim is salted. Rimming salt might be labeled as such or it might be labeled as margarita salt – it’s the same thing. Because this salt is supposed to stick to the rim of a glass, it’s coarse-grained. Passion fruit and lime are already a wonderful pairing, but add some salt, and you have a brand-new flavour to the fresh fruit margarita. Coarse salt is usually sea salt which is harvested in a big pond and slowly evaporated, so it forms big crystals. If you can’t find rimming salt or you don’t want to head out just for that one item, you can use kosher salt or coarse sea salt instead.
Yes, but look for 100 percent juice with no added sugar.
Lime and Passion Fruit Margarita Recipe
Passion Fruit Margarita
Ingredients
- ¾ Cup passion fruit pulp
- 1 ¾ Cups tequila, silver or blanco recommended
- ½ Cup Cointreau, or similar orange liqueur
- ½ Cup lime juice
- ¾ Cup honey
- ice
To Rim the Glasses
- 1 Tablespoon rimming salt, or coarse salt
Optional Garnishes
- lime slices
- jalapeño slices
- fresh mint or basil
Instructions
- In a pitcher stir together the passion fruit pulp, tequila, Cointreau, lime juice and honey until everything is well incorporated.
- Fill the pitcher with ice and add lime slices.
- Once you are ready to serve, rub a lime wedge over the edge of each serving glass and roll in the rimming salt.
- Pour the passion fruit margaritas and garnish with lime slices, jalapeños and/or fresh herbs.
Notes
Chill ingredients beforehand: Helps keep the drink colder longer.
Taste before serving: Adjust lime or honey to suit your sweetness preference.
Garnish right before serving: Keeps herbs and citrus slices looking fresh.
Nutrition
Whether you’re dreaming of a beach escape or just want a fresh twist on your favorite cocktail, this passion fruit margarita delivers. The balance of tropical fruit, citrus and tequila makes it a drink you’ll want to keep on repeat. With easy prep, natural sweetness and fun garnishes, it’s a crowd-pleaser every time. Pour yourself a glass, add your favorite garnish and enjoy the bright flavor this cocktail brings to the table.
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Bella Bucchiotti
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It was super easy to make and so refreshing on a hot day. I love the balance of tart and sweet. This one is staying on my summer cocktail list for sure.
Served this for an intimate gathering with my friends and I got great feedback from them. Thank you!
Wow it looks so perfect to me. Will try this in the Summer x
I’ve actually never tried passion fruit but this looks delicious! Refreshing
This sounds so refreshing for Cinco De Mayo and a great twist on a basic Margarita! I must give it a try!
Oh my gosh, this looks delicious. This sounds like a perfect summer drink.
Yum! I especially love adding the jalapeño as garnish because it could be the perfect kick to eat at the end of your margarita!
I love passion fruit. I need to try this out this summer.