Guava Goddess

Guava Goddess

The Guava Goddess is our take on the perfect summer guava cocktail: tropical, a little bitter, and built to be made ahead. Sweet guava juice and fresh lime meet the bittersweet orange of Aperol and a soft almond note from orgeat, all anchored by the oaky depth of SWOL Añejo Tequila. Because it is batched, the flavors bloom overnight in the fridge and it pours in seconds when guests arrive. Serve it over crushed ice with a dehydrated lime wheel for an island-style guava tequila cocktail that looks and tastes like a vacation. Below you will find the full batch, a single-serve version, and a guava margarita spin.

INGREDIENTS
  • 2 cups SWOL Añejo Tequila, the hero; its barrel-aged, oaky character stands up to guava and Aperol where a blanco would get lost.
  • 1.5 cups guava juice or nectar, the star; thick guava nectar gives body, thinner guava juice gives a lighter pour.
  • 1 cup fresh lime juice, roughly 8 to 10 limes; fresh only, bottled tastes flat.
  • 1 cup Aperol, for bittersweet orange and color.
  • 0.5 cup orgeat, almond syrup for a silky, nutty backbone.
  • 1 cup water, to soften the batch to drinking strength.
  • Garnish: dehydrated lime wheels.
HOW TO PREPARE
  1. Combine the tequila, guava juice, lime juice, Aperol, orgeat and water in a large bowl or pitcher and stir well.
  2. Transfer to flip-top glass jars or a sealed pitcher and refrigerate for at least a few hours, ideally overnight, so the flavors bloom.
  3. When ready to serve, fill a rocks glass with fresh crushed ice.
  4. Pour the chilled batch over the ice.
  5. Garnish with a dehydrated lime wheel and serve.
Style of Glass to use
  • Rocks Glass
Garnishes
  • Lemon

Choosing your guava juice

Guava nectar is thicker and sweeter and makes a rounder cocktail; if you use it, taste and add a splash more lime. Clear or blended guava juice is lighter and lets the Aperol show. Pink guava reads sweeter and more floral than white guava. If you only have guava puree, cut it with water about half and half.

Make it a single Guava Goddess

To pour one instead of a batch: 2 oz SWOL Añejo, 1.5 oz guava juice, 1 oz Aperol, 1 oz fresh lime, 0.5 oz orgeat, 1 oz water. Add everything to a shaker with ice, shake, and strain over crushed ice in a rocks glass.

Guava margarita variation

Prefer a true guava margarita? Drop the Aperol and orgeat, add 0.75 oz orange liqueur (such as Cointreau) per serving, keep the guava and lime, and rim the glass with salt or Tajín. Same SWOL Añejo base, classic margarita build.

Make-ahead, batching and storage

This recipe yields roughly 8 to 10 servings. Batched and sealed, it keeps 3 to 4 days refrigerated. Do not add ice to the batch itself; ice only in the glass so it does not dilute. For a party, pre-chill the jars and pour to order.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Guava Goddess cocktail?

A batched guava tequila cocktail made with SWOL Añejo, guava juice, Aperol, orgeat and fresh lime, served over crushed ice.

Can I make a guava cocktail without Aperol?

Yes. Leave out the Aperol for a sweeter, purely guava-and-lime drink, or swap in orange liqueur to make it a guava margarita.

What kind of guava juice works best?

Guava nectar for body and sweetness, clear guava juice for a lighter pour. Both work; adjust lime to taste.

Can I batch this ahead of time?

Yes, that is the point. It is best made a few hours to a day ahead so the flavors bloom; it keeps 3 to 4 days refrigerated.

What tequila is best for a guava cocktail?

An añejo like SWOL Añejo, because its oaky, aged character balances sweet guava and bitter Aperol.

How do I turn it into a guava margarita?

Swap the Aperol and orgeat for orange liqueur, keep guava and lime, and rim the glass with salt.

How many does the batch serve?

About 8 to 10 rocks-glass servings.

Guava Goddess TIPS

Batch this beauty in advance — the guava and Aperol flavors bloom overnight. Serve over crushed ice for an island-style twist.

MADE WITH

SWOL Anejo Tequila Limited Release (750Ml)

750 ML

$124.99

SWOL Anejo Tequila Limited Release is an extremely limited edition; a special release of just 10,000 bottles. Each hand-numbered bottle has a peel-off iron patch which is designed by Los Angeles-based artist Rise Work.

Combining ancient and modern techniques and a deep love and passion for Authentic Tequila, SWOL Tequila comes from Mexico. When two friends journeyed to Mexico...

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