Description
Refreshing Guava Limeade Mocktail, perfect for any occasion. Made with fresh guava puree, lime juice, and simple syrup, topped with sparkling water.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ripe guavas, peeled and roughly chopped
- 1 cup water (for blending guavas)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water (for simple syrup)
- 1 cup fresh lime juice (approximately 6–8 limes)
- 4 cups chilled sparkling water or club soda
- Lime wedges, for garnish
- Guava slices, for garnish (optional)
- Fresh mint sprigs, for garnish (optional)
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Peel the guavas and roughly chop them into smaller pieces.
- Place the chopped guavas into a blender. Add 1 cup of water. Blend on high speed until you have a smooth puree. You might need to stop the blender a few times to scrape down the sides to ensure everything is evenly blended.
- Place a fine-mesh sieve over a bowl. Pour the guava puree into the sieve and use a spoon or spatula to press the puree through. Discard the seeds.
- In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup of granulated sugar and 1 cup of water.
- Place the saucepan over medium heat. Stir constantly until the sugar is completely dissolved.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the simple syrup cool completely. You can speed up the cooling process by placing the saucepan in an ice bath.
- In a large pitcher, combine the guava puree, fresh lime juice, and cooled simple syrup. Stir well to ensure everything is evenly mixed.
- Taste the mixture and adjust the sweetness to your liking. If it’s too tart, add more simple syrup, a tablespoon at a time, until you reach your desired sweetness. If it’s too sweet, add a little more lime juice.
- Gently pour in the chilled sparkling water or club soda. Stir gently to combine.
- For the best flavor, chill the mocktail in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Fill glasses with ice cubes. Pour the guava limeade mocktail over the ice. Garnish with lime wedges, guava slices (if using), and fresh mint sprigs (if using).
Notes
- Add a thin slice of jalapeño to each glass for a spicy kick.
- Muddle a few basil leaves or cilantro sprigs in the bottom of the pitcher before adding the other ingredients for a unique herbal flavor.
- Experiment with adding other fruit purees, such as mango or pineapple, for a tropical twist.
- For an adult version, add a shot of white rum or tequila to each glass.
- If you prefer a stronger guava flavor, use more guavas in the puree. If you prefer a milder flavor, use less.
- While fresh guavas are best, you can use store-bought guava juice in a pinch. Look for 100% guava juice with no added sugar. You may need to adjust the amount of simple syrup accordingly.
- You can make the guava puree and simple syrup ahead of time and store them in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. When ready to serve, simply combine them with the lime juice and sparkling water.
- You can also freeze the guava puree in ice cube trays for later use. This is a great way to preserve fresh guavas when they are in season.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes