Spicy Guava Mocktail: A Seasonal Beverage Recipe To Sip Alongside Snacks
Following the ‘swicy’ cocktail trend that has been making waves – mocktails too have been experimented with, beyond the realm of being one-note, sweet drinks. Introducing elements of heat – like jalapenos, chillies, paprika or tajin – in non-alcoholic beverages, not only adds depth to fresh ingredients but also brings an element of sensory experience into a drink. When assembled with as much craft as artisanal cocktails, a spicy guava mocktail tastes as refined and seamless as the former.
Spicy Guava Mocktail Recipe For Two
Ingredients
- ¾ cup guava juice
- Juice of ½ lime
- ½ teaspoon chilli powder (adjust to taste)
- 2 teaspoons agave syrup
- ¼ teaspoon Tajin blend
- Ice cubes
- Lime wheel/wedge, for garnish
Method
- Rum some lime juice on the rim of a serving glass before dipping it in the Tajin spice blend.
- In an ice-filled cocktail shaker, combine the guava juice, lime juice, agave syrup and chilli powder.
- Shake vigorously to combine, strain into the rimmed glass and garnish with a lime wheel before serving.
Essential Tips To Make The Perfect Spicy Guava Mocktail
- Using high-quality, fresh ingredients plays a significant role in elevating the flavours of the mocktail. Use blended guava pulp if you prefer your beverage with a bit more texture and weightage.
- If chilli powder is not something you prefer adding to the drink, experiment with a good quality hot sauce, jalapeno-infused syrup or even cayenne pepper.
- Top up the spicy guava mocktail with sparkling water or ginger ale to give it an effervescent spin – introducing fizz that cuts through the spice effectively.
- Enhance the aroma and smokiness of the mocktail by torching herb sprigs and using them as garnishes. Additionally, using a charred chilli pepper would also work wonders in terms of aroma and flavour.
