Passion Fruit Margarita Recipe

This passion fruit margarita recipe recreates the classic, but with a fun twist.

We get it; you’re craving a margarita. Because margarita! Or maybe you need a robust and satisfying drink that wakes your taste buds on National Margarita Day (February 22). It’s a strong, satisfying drink that wakes all the taste buds.

That’s why today, our test kitchen chefs decided to share this passion fruit margarita recipe. It is easy, tastes great, and you get to add your own unique touch.

Is Our Passion Fruit Margarita Healthy?

It’s difficult to give this question a straight answer, so allow us to explain a few things.

Micronutrient-wise, this drink is abundant in vitamins and minerals, specifically vitamin C and A. You can see the exact amounts of these nutrients in the nutritional facts table at the end of this article.

You’ll also see in the table that each serving of this drink yields just 124 calories; a healthy amount for a refreshing drink.

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Still though, this drink isn’t considered healthy by current nutritional standards because it contains alcohol. Nonetheless, it’s still acceptable to consume alcohol in moderation, and our team has worked hard to bring you the healthiest, yet still tasty, cocktail possible.

Specifically, our margarita recipe calls for only 11g of pure alcohol. That’s the allotted healthy amount for women and / or half that for men according to USDA standards. 

Plus, we also kept an eye on the amount of processed sugar we used to sweeten the drink, making sure it’s within limits. It’s safe to say this particular recipe is healthier than most others.

Benefits of Passion Fruit

Passion fruits are a great source of vitamin C. A single fruit contains 5.4 mg vitamin C, which equates to about 6% of the daily recommendation.

Six percent seems quite insignificant, but keep in mind that it’s the vitamin yield of a single fruit. Our recipe uses about 16 fruits, meaning for each serving you’ll get about 24% of the nutrient’s DV.

Passion fruits also contain small amounts of vitamin A, iron, potassium, and other nutrients. You can check out the fruit’s nutritional profile here.

If you love passion fruit, we also have this unique passion fruit mango juice recipe that’s packed with vitamins.

Calories

Each serving gives 124 calories, and 77 calories are from the liqueur alone! But again, as we checked the guidelines, 124 calories are a healthy calorie amount a cocktail should have.

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How to Cut and Juice Passion Fruit

If you’ve never worked with this seedy fruit before, some of you might be confused, wondering what to do. That’s okay, because we’re here to help.

As you cut the purple sphere open, you’ll see a mixture of orange flesh with seeds sticking to the inside of the fruit. We need to extract the juice from the orange flesh, so first, scoop all the innards out into a small bowl with a spoon.

Next, place a sieve over another bowl and transfer the passion fruit pulp into it. Use a spoon to press and scrape the mixture around and extract the juice.

Do this for 2-3 minutes and you’ll have a small bowl of passion juice. It might look like just a little bit, but the flavor is very concentrated.

We’re using the juice and discarding the seeds for now, but you can add some to your cocktail as decoration if you like. Or, you can leave your friends guessing what’s in the drink.

If you want more delicious drinks, see our collection of healthy juice recipes.More Easy Vegetarian Recipes You’ll Love:

What Can I Substitute for Passion Fruit?

Passion fruit possesses a tangy flavor just like citruses do. However, its aroma is really unique and can’t be found in other fruits.

Skipping the passion fruit and opting only for citruses will give you a more classic version of the drink, but it’s just not the same.

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Passion Fruit Margarita Recipe

5 from 1 vote

This passion fruit margarita recipe makes a tangy, cool cocktail. It's easy and super quick to make.

- by Tuyet Pham, Luna Regina, 2021-03-16

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• prep TIME 5 mins
• total TIME 5 mins

• COURSE Beverages, Drinks
• CUISINE Global
• SERVINGS
  4

  servings
• CALORIES 132 kcal

INGREDIENTS

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• 10 oz passion fruit (yielding approx. 4.6 fl oz passion fruit juice)
• 1 1/2 cups orange juice
• 2 tsp sugar
• 2 fl oz Grand Marnier or other orange liqueur
• 2 fl oz tequila
• 1/2 tsp lime juice (to salt the glass)
• 1/4 tsp salt (to salt the glass)
• 2 cups ice

INSTRUCTIONS

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1

Get the passion fruit juice: Slice the passion fruits in half. Scoop out the seeds and pulp and place it into a bowl. Place a sieve over another bowl, and transfer the seed mixture into the sieve. Use a spoon to press the mixture, scrape it around the sieve to release the juice, for 2-3 minutes. Scrape off any juice sticking to the bottom of the sieve, then discard the seeds (and the purple skin).

2

Mix the ingredients: Add 2 tsp sugar and a little bit of 1 1/2 cup orange juice to the passion fruit bowl, and stir until all of the sugar is dissolved. Transfer the mixture to a large serving pitcher, and add 2 fl oz Grand Marnier, 2 fl oz tequila, and the remaining orange juice (1 1/2 cup in total). Stir again to incorporate.

3

Salt the glasses: Add 1/2 tsp lime juice to a flat dish, and 1/4 tsp salt to a second one. Dip your glasses in the lime juice first, then into the salt so it sticks to the rim.

4

Serve: Add ice to each glass and pour in tequila mixture. Serve right away.

NUTRITION

Nutrition Facts

Passion Fruit Margarita Recipe

Amount Per Serving (1 serving)

Calories 132

% Daily Value*

Sodium 155mg

7%

Potassium 286mg

8%

Carbohydrate 17g

6%

Fiber 1g

4%

Sugar 15g

17%

Protein 1g

2%

Vitamin A 441IU

9%

Vitamin C 57mg

69%

Calcium 15mg

2%

Iron 1mg

6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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