Updated June 2026. Summer is right around the corner, and what better way to beat the heat than with refreshing guava drinks? With a complex profile that blends fruity, floral, and tart notes, guava adds bright tropical flavor to beverages, desserts, and even savory culinary dishes.
Whether you're hosting a summer party, relaxing by the pool, or enjoying a fruity drink on a hot day, these unique guava drink recipes will surely hit the spot. This tropical favorite is also our June 2026 Flavor of the Month.
Why We Love Guava
Not only is guava fruit delicious, it is packed with nutrients and vitamins. This tropical fruit is particularly rich in Vitamin A, Vitamin C, and fiber, which are essential to maintaining healthy skin, eyesight, digestion, and immune function.
Guava is also a good source of potassium, which may help regulate blood pressure and reduce the risk of heart disease. From flavored water to milkshakes, there are so many ways to try this tropical fruit in a drink.
Which Guava Drink Should You Try?
From frozen brunch cocktails to tropical smoothies and refreshing lemonades, there's a guava drink here for every occasion. Find your perfect match below.
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#1 Island Time Negroni
For a refreshing twist on the classic Negroni, try an Island Time Negroni. This vibrant cocktail combines rum, a bitter aperitif, dry vermouth, and Monin Guava Syrup for a balanced, exotic drink. Pair it with a delicious guava pastry for a treat worthy of a tropical paradise.
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#2 Hawaiian Pearl Bubble Tea
This Hawaiian Pearl Bubble Tea is a must-try drink for anyone who loves experimenting with flavor and textures. Monin Hawaiian Island Syrup infuses a tropical blend of guava, passion fruit, and citrus into this tea drink. The addition of chewy popping pearls makes for a refreshing and unforgettable experience.
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#3 Frozen Strawberry Guava Mimosa
Looking for a refreshing and fruity drink for your next brunch? Try this Frozen Strawberry Guava Mimosa! This delightful blend of tart guava, strawberries, and sparkling white wine makes for a tropical frozen drink that adds an elegant taste of summer to any occasion.
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#4 Guava Passion Pink Drink
For a tasty afternoon pick-me-up, look no further than this Guava Passion Pink Drink. This delightful concoction combines sweet guava, tart passion fruit, green tea, and coconut milk for the ultimate tropical treat.
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#5 Jungle Bird Cocktail
If you love a pineapple-guava combination, you’ll love our version of the Jungle Bird. This classic cocktail usually includes rum, a bitter aperitif, pineapple juice, and lime juice. Our take on the tiki favorite includes Monin Guava Purée, amplifying its tropical flavor. Garnish your Jungle Bird with a pineapple wedge and pineapple leaf to mimic the vibrant feathers of a tropical bird. With tart, sweet, and bitter notes, this cocktail is both balanced and complex.
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#6 Guava Colada Smoothie
Guava isn’t just for cocktails and pastries! This Guava Colada Smoothie blends Monin Guava Purée with our Piña Colada Fruit Smoothie Mix. Garnish with popping pearls to transform this beachy smoothie into a whimsical afternoon treat.
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#7 Immunity Smoothie
Get your daily dose of Vitamin C in one delicious drink. This Immunity Smoothie blends Monin South Seas Blend Syrup, Pineapple Purée, fresh mango, orange juice, and grapefruit juice for a delicious tropical smoothie. Garnish with fresh ginger and pineapple, and you could even add a splash of Total Immunity Boost to take this smoothie to the next level.
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#8 Guava Cheesecake Shake
Indulge your sweet tooth with a creamy and decadent Guava Cheesecake Shake. Blend up Monin Guava Purée, raspberries, and vanilla ice cream to create a velvety milkshake that tastes like a slice of guava cheesecake in a glass. You’ll want to savor every sip of this frozen indulgence.
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#9 Guava Melon Fresh Lemonade
Two juicy flavors in one drink? Yes, please! This vibrant Guava Melon Fresh Lemonade combines Guava Syrup and Watermelon Syrup for a light and refreshing beverage. Pair it with a picnic in the park or a summer barbecue—this drink is easy to batch and perfect for sharing with friends.
More Guava Drinks to Sip All Summer Long
Looking for an alcohol-free way to enjoy tropical flavor? These guava drinks showcase the fruit's sweet-tart taste in everything from sparkling refreshers and teas to creamy café-inspired drinks
- Guava Float: A creamy, tropical refresher that combines bright guava flavor with citrus sorbet and sparkling soda for a fun summertime sip.
- Pink Oasis: Guava, watermelon, grapefruit soda, and cranberry juice come together in this vibrant pink mocktail bursting with fruity flavor.
- Cantaloupe Guava Palmer: A refreshing twist on the classic Arnold Palmer, blending tea and lemonade with juicy cantaloupe and guava notes.
- Guava Passion Pink Drink: This creamy, café-inspired favorite combines guava, passion fruit, green tea, and coconut milk for a refreshing tropical treat.
- Guava Kombucha: Bold ginger kombucha and sweet guava create a sparkling beverage that's both refreshing and full of flavor.
- Guava London Fog: A tropical take on the classic London Fog, featuring smooth Earl Grey tea, steamed milk, and juicy guava flavor.
- Temperance Tini: Guava and cranberry notes are balanced by fresh citrus and sparkling soda in this refreshing martini-inspired mocktail.
Frequently Asked Questions About Guava
What does guava taste like?
Guava has a unique flavor that combines notes of pear, strawberry, watermelon, and citrus. Depending on the variety, it can range from sweet and floral to slightly tart. Its unique flavor shines in lemonades, palomas, iced teas, and mocktails.
What mixes well with guava?
Guava pairs beautifully with pineapple, passion fruit, coconut, mango, watermelon, strawberry, citrus fruits, green tea, and tropical spirits such as rum.
Can I make guava drinks without alcohol?
Absolutely. Guava works wonderfully in lemonades, teas, smoothies, sparkling refreshers, milkshakes, and mocktails.
What are the most popular guava drinks for summer?
Popular guava drinks for summer include frozen guava cocktails, guava lemonades, tropical smoothies, sparkling refreshers, bubble teas, and alcohol-free mocktails.
What ingredients do I need to make guava drinks at home?
Monin offers several tropical flavorings, including Guava Syrup, Guava Purée, Hawaiian Island Syrup, and South Seas Blend Syrup, that can be used to add delicious guava notes to cocktails, mocktails, smoothies, sangrias, teas, and more.
What's the difference between Guava Syrup and Guava Purée?
Monin Guava Syrup is a smooth, sweet flavoring ingredient that adds tropical guava taste to beverages without changing their texture. Monin Guava Purée contains fruit and delivers a richer flavor, thicker consistency, and vibrant color. Syrups work well in teas, lemonades, sodas, and cocktails, while purées are ideal for smoothies, frozen drinks, shakes, and blended cocktails.
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