I’ve never met a guava dessert I didn’t love, but lately, this Cuban guava daiquiri is the one thing I can’t stop making.

It’s a simple mix of white rum, lime juice, and guava nectar that tastes like a mini tropical vacation.

And if you’re into guava cocktails as much as I am (hi, guava elderflower mimosas 👋🏼), this one totally hits different.

Let me show you how to make it!

Step-By-Step Instructions

The guava daiquiri is a tropical spin on the ultimate Cuban classic.

Fun fact: They say the original daiquiri was born in Cuba around 1900, named after a small town just outside Santiago.

There’s even a Hemingway variation that uses grapefruit juice, but… I don’t know about you, I’ll take guava over grapefruit any day.

This version keeps the same crisp, citrusy base but adds sweet guava nectar for a tropical twist that’s super refreshing (kinda like my guava margarita!).

I’m always experimenting with guava in beverages, from iced guava passionfruit drinks to cocktails, and this one might be the easiest of the bunch.

It’s light, not too sweet, and makes a fun alternative to a classic Cuban mojito when you’re craving something different.

💡 Want a frozen guava daiquiri version? Just toss the same ingredients into a blender with 1 to 1.5 cups of ice and blend until smooth. Perfect for hot sunny days or a crowd.

Add simple syrup and white rum into a cocktail shaker wirh ice.
Add the guava nectar. This is the one I used.
Add the fresh lime juice. Cover the shaker and shake vigorously for 10 seconds.
Pour the guava daiquiri into the chilled glass.

Whether you call it a classic Cuban daiquiri with a guava twist or just your new favorite drink, you’ll see why guava and rum are such a perfect pair.

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Cuban Guava Daiquiri (4-Ingredients!)

Jamie Silva
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Yield: 2 daiquiris
This Cuban guava daiquiri is sweet, refreshing, and ridiculously easy to make with just 4 simple ingredients. With white rum, lime juice, and guava nectar, it’s a tropical twist on the classic Cuban cocktail. Perfect for guava lovers or anytime you’re craving something bright and citrusy. Want it frozen? Just toss everything in a blender with ice!
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Equipment

Ingredients
 

  • 1.5 ounce simple syrup, (or more to taste)
  • 4 ounces white rum
  • 4 ounces guava nectar
  • 2 ounces fresh lime juice

Instructions
 

  • Make simple syrup by boiling 1/4 cup of granulated sugar and 1/4 cup of water until the sugar is dissolved.
  • Fill both your coupe glass and cocktail shaker with cubed ice.
  • Add white rum, guava nectar, lime juice, and simple syrup to the cocktail shaker.
  • Cover the shaker and shake vigorously for 10 seconds. Taste and adjust for sweetness.
  • Discard the ice from your coupe glass. Pour the guava daiquiri into the chilled glass. Garnish with a lime wedge. Enjoy!

Notes

Want a frozen guava daiquiri version? Just toss the same ingredients into a blender with 1 to 1.5 cups of ice and blend until smooth. Perfect for hot sunny days or for a crowd.
 
Serving: 1daiquiri, Calories: 247kcal, Carbohydrates: 32g, Protein: 0.2g, Fat: 0.1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g, Sodium: 22mg, Potassium: 74mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 28g, Vitamin A: 34IU, Vitamin C: 20mg, Calcium: 14mg, Iron: 1mg
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Cuban
Keyword: cuban daiquiri, daiquiri, fresh lime juice, guava daiquiri, guava nectar, white rum
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