Passion Fruit Habanero Margarita: A Spicy Habanero Margarita Recipe

If you want a cocktail with real fire and real flavor, this Passion Fruit Habanero Margarita delivers. It’s tropical. It’s bold. It’s the perfect summer pour and an easy way to level up your home bar. Our Polynesian Kiss Bitters bring heat, fruit and spice that turn a classic margarita into something unforgettable. Everything but the booze.

Passion Fruit Habanero Margarita Recipe

This drink hits sweet, tangy and spicy in one smooth line. Here’s how to make it at home.

Yields 1 cocktail

Ingredients:

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• 2 oz Blanco Tequila
• 0.75 oz Passion Fruit Liqueur
• 1 ounce unsweetened passion fruit purée
  
• 0.5 oz Lime Juice
• 6 Dashes El Guapo™ Polynesian Kiss Bitters
• Fresh habanero pepper if you want extra heat
  
• Fresh lime wedges plus habanero slices and Himalayan pink salt for garnish

Instructions:

1. Rim your glass with Himalayan pink salt.
   
2. Add ingredients to a shaker with ice.
   
3. If you like heat, muddle a few habanero slices with the mix. If not, save the peppers for garnish.
   
4. Shake until cold.
   
5. Fill the rimmed glass with fresh ice.
   
6. Strain the cocktail into the glass.
   
7. Garnish with lime and habanero slices. Serve right away.

Pro Tips for the Perfect Spicy Margarita

1. The secret is balance. Habanero is a powerful pepper so a little goes a long way. Muddling brings the most heat. Garnishing keeps things mild.
2. Polynesian Kiss Bitters add tropical notes of pineapple, grapefruit and allspice. They sharpen the passion fruit and round out the heat with bright complexity. No artificial anything.
3. The salt rim matters. It lifts the fruit, softens the acidity and gives the cocktail a savory edge.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a passion fruit habanero margarita taste like?

It’s sweet, tart and spicy with a clean tropical finish. The bitters add depth and tie everything together.

What is the difference between passion fruit purée and liqueur?

Purée gives you pure tang with no sugar added. Liqueur adds sweetness and structure. Using both creates balance and a lush texture.

Can I use a different type of pepper?

Yes. Jalapeño gives mild heat with a green flavor. Serrano brings a sharper kick. Habanero keeps the drink true to its fruity fire.