Tropical Guava Lagoon Bliss Cocktail
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Ingredients
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200 ml Fresh guava juice
(Strained for smoothness)
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30 ml Lime juice
(Freshly squeezed)
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10 leaves Mint leaves
(Fresh, plus extra for garnish)
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20 ml Simple Syrup
(Adjust sweetness to taste)
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150 ml Seltzer water
(For fizz, can substitute sparkling water)
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1 cup Crushed Ice
(For serving)
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1 slice Guava slice
(For garnish)
(Strained for smoothness)
(Freshly squeezed)
(Fresh, plus extra for garnish)
(Adjust sweetness to taste)
(For fizz, can substitute sparkling water)
(For serving)
(For garnish)
Nutrition
- Servings: 2
- Serving Size: 1 glass (300ml)
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Fat: 0 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Calcium: 15 mg
- Iron: 0.3 mg
Instructions
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1 - Muddle the Mint:
Lightly muddle 8 mint leaves in a cocktail shaker to release their aroma without bruising them.
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2 - Combine Ingredients:
Add guava juice, lime juice, and simple syrup into the shaker with muddled mint.
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3 - Shake Mixture:
Add ice and vigorously shake the mixture until well chilled and smooth.
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4 - Strain and Serve:
Strain the mixture into glasses filled with crushed ice. Top with seltzer water for fizz if desired, and stir gently.
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5 - Garnish and Enjoy:
Garnish with remaining mint leaves and a slice of guava. Serve immediately.
Lightly muddle 8 mint leaves in a cocktail shaker to release their aroma without bruising them.
Add guava juice, lime juice, and simple syrup into the shaker with muddled mint.
Add ice and vigorously shake the mixture until well chilled and smooth.
Strain the mixture into glasses filled with crushed ice. Top with seltzer water for fizz if desired, and stir gently.
Garnish with remaining mint leaves and a slice of guava. Serve immediately.
More About: Tropical Guava Lagoon Bliss Cocktail
Guava Lagoon Bliss – Drink Recipe Summary
The 'Guava Lagoon Bliss' is an evocative English cocktail that marries tropical fruit flavors with a refreshing mint punch. Its star ingredient, fresh guava juice, lends the drink a luscious aromatic sweetness packed with vitamin C and antioxidants. Paired with freshly squeezed lime juice, it introduces a subtle tang that perfectly balances the guava's natural sweetness. The addition of mint leaves brings cooling freshness enhancing the tropical profile.
Tips & Notes
- Use fresh, ripe guavas for pressing juice to ensure natural sweetness without artificial flavor.
- Simple syrup is optional and can be adjusted according to personal sweetness preference.
- For fizz, sparkling water or seltzer enhances the drink's lightness, but can be skipped if preferred.
- When muddling mint, avoid excessive bruising to prevent bitterness.
Cultural & Historical Significance
Guava is not native to the UK, yet the UK's rich history of embracing exotic fruits from its former colonies makes this drink a symbol of cultural fusion. Tropical fruit drinks have gained popularity in England as warm summers beckon outdoor socializing. 'Guava Lagoon Bliss' taps in this trend creating an easy-to-make cocktail (or mocktail) celebrating tropical flavors within a distinctly English setting.
Unique Aspects
What makes this drink distinctive is its combination of guava with mint and the lime acidity that creates a well-rounded flavor experience—sweet, tart, and herbal simultaneously. It’s suitable for all ages with its optional alcoholic adaptation for whisky or rum existing in alternate recipes. The aesthetic appeal with bright colors and green mint garnishes always invites a refreshing ambiance reminiscent of coastal lagoons—ideal for summer parties, garden gatherings, or relaxation.
Personal Thoughts
While simple to prepare, the 'Guava Lagoon Bliss' is complex in flavor, reminding that tropical fruit cocktails can be both refreshing and equally balanced without overwhelming sweetness. Serving it chilled with crushed ice turns it into the ultimate cooling drink. It deserves a spot on any cocktail menu where a distinctly fruity and fresh drink is needed.
