Passoa Margarita recipe
Passoa, tequila, triple sec and lime juice, shaken and served in a margarita glass, garnished with a slice of lime.
By Kris Barton · Updated - 2 mins total
- 5 ingredients
- Margarita glass
The Passoa Margarita is an exquisite flex on an absolute classic cocktail.
Passoa makes the classic Margarita that much more exotic…and a little more boozey too.
Let’s take a more detailed look at the drink, or…
What Ingredients do you need to make a Passoa Margarita?
To make a Passoa Margarita, you need 4 ingredients:
Let’s look at these ingredients in a little more detail…
Passoa
Passoa is a Passion fruit Liqueur that’s made in France, with an alcoholic volume of between 14.9% and 20%.
It was created in 1985 by the Remy Cointreau group, launched to the European market in 1986 and went worldwide in 1994.
We recommend:
Tequila
Tequila is made from the fermented juice of the blue agave plant primarily in the city of Tequila, in the Mexican state of Jalisco.
In order for Tequila to be official (and to actually be called a Tequila), it must be made in specific regions of Mexico and follow strict regulations.
Different Types of Tequila
There are 5 main types of Tequila:
Blanco (Silver) – Clear, usually unaged with a strong agave flavour.
Reposado – Aged in oak barrels for 2 to 12 months, giving it a smoother flavour with hints of oak and vanilla.
Añejo – Aged 1 to 3 years, offering richer, more complex flavours.
Extra Añejo – Aged over 3 years, with deep, refined flavours, often compared to fine cognacs or whiskies.
Joven (Gold) – A mix of Blanco and aged tequilas, sometimes with added colouring or flavouring.
Triple Sec
Triple Sec is a style of Orange Liqueur and you can read more about it in our detailed article.
For Triple Sec, we recommend:
How do you Garnish a Passoa Margarita?
Just like a regular Margarita recipe, you garnish this drink with a Lime wedge.
What Equipment do you need to Make a Passoa Margarita?
Now let’s take a look at some of the equipment needed to make this cocktail.
Jigger
It’s important to get the mix of any cocktail right. The measurements are set for a reason – to specify a tried, tested, and tasty drink.
A jigger is going to help you get those perfect measurements – after all, it is what the pro’s use.
For a jigger, we recommend:
Cocktail Shaker
Cocktail shakers improve the taste of cocktails. It’s a fact.
There’s a reason that famed British spy James Bond says “shaken, not stirred”. And that reason is: because it tastes better.
If you don’t already have a cocktail shaker set, you might want to check out our detailed Cocktail Shaker comparison article.
But to cut a long story short, here’s the cocktail shaker we recommend:
Margaita Glass
There’s only one kind of glass you can use for any Margarita recie…the classic Margarita Glass.
Now let’s get to the Passoa Margarita recipe…
How to make a Passoa Margarita
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Recipe card
Passoa Margarita
- Prep
- 1 min
- Making
- 1 min
- Total
- 2 mins
- Serves
- 1
- Glass
- Margarita glass
Ingredients
Makes 1 drink.
Method
- Add ice to your cocktail shaker.
- Use a cocktail jigger to measure out the correct quantities of Passoa, tequila, triple sec, and lime juice and them to the cocktail shaker.
- Shake until the cocktail shaker is cold to the touch.
- Pour into a margarita glass.
- Garnish with a slice of lime.
Want more like this? Browse our full collection of margaritas.
Passoa Margarita FAQs
What is a Passoa Margarita?
A twist on the classic Margarita. Adding Passoa makes it that much more exotic, and a little more boozy too.
What is Passoa?
A passion fruit liqueur made in France, between 14.9% and 20% alcohol. The Rémy Cointreau group created it in 1985 and launched it in Europe in 1986. See our Passoa cocktails.
What glass is a Passoa Margarita served in?
A margarita glass. There’s only one kind of glass for any Margarita.
How do you garnish a Passoa Margarita?
With a slice of lime, just like a regular Margarita.
What are the different types of tequila?
There are five main types. Blanco (silver) is clear and usually unaged, with a strong agave flavour. Reposado is aged in oak barrels for 2 to 12 months, which makes it smoother. Añejo is aged for 1 to 3 years, for richer, more complex flavours, and extra añejo for over 3 years. Joven (gold) is a mix of blanco and aged tequilas, sometimes with added colouring or flavouring.
What Ingredients do you need to make a Passoa Margarita?
To make a Passoa Margarita, you need 15ml / 0.5oz Passoa, 60ml / 2oz tequila, 15ml / 0.5oz triple sec and 15ml / 0.5oz lime juice, plus a slice of lime to garnish. There’s more about the ingredients above.
What Equipment do you need to make a Passoa Margarita?
You’ll need a cocktail shaker and a jigger. There’s more about the equipment above.
What alcohol is in a Passoa Margarita?
A Passoa Margarita contains 15ml / 0.5oz Passoa, 60ml / 2oz tequila and 15ml / 0.5oz triple sec.
Is a Passoa Margarita shaken or stirred?
A Passoa Margarita is shaken. Shake it with ice in a cocktail shaker, then pour it into a margarita glass.
Can I make a Passoa Margarita without a cocktail shaker?
A cocktail shaker is best, but a clean jam jar with a tight lid works too. Add ice and the ingredients, screw the lid on and shake hard for 10 to 15 seconds, then pour it into your glass.
How do I make a Passoa Margarita for a group?
The recipe makes one drink. Multiply every measure by the number of drinks you want: for 4, you’d need 60ml Passoa, 240ml tequila, 60ml triple sec and 60ml lime juice. Shake one or two drinks at a time, so there’s room in the shaker for the ice.
