The Houston Star

Name: The Houston Star
Prep time: 8 min
Total time: 8 min
Yield: 1 serving
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2.5 oz guava nectar; 1 oz passionfruit puree; 0.75 oz habanero honey (or regular honey); 0.75 oz fresh lime juice; 2 oz ginger beer (non-alcoholic); Tajin seasoning, for rim; Ice; Lime wheel and gold star pick, for garnish

A space-age guava-passionfruit cooler with a tajin rim and habanero honey — Houston heat meets tropical orbit.

Recipe guidanceClear ingredients, preparation steps, serving yield, and optional swaps for home mixing.

Prep time

8 min

Total time

8 min

Serves

Difficulty

Medium

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Bright & refreshing

A balanced alcohol-free drink built around real citrus and fruit flavor.

Simple ingredients

Easy-to-find ingredients and an approachable home-bar method.

Perfect for occasions

Made for an everyday treat, dinner party, or celebratory pour.

Ingredients

Makes 1 serving. Ingredient quantities update with the selected batch size.

2.5 oz guava nectar
1 oz passionfruit puree
0.75 oz habanero honey (or regular honey)
0.75 oz fresh lime juice
2 oz ginger beer (non-alcoholic)
Tajin seasoning, for rim
Ice
Lime wheel and gold star pick, for garnish

Step-by-Step Instructions

1
Prepare the glass
Rim a tall glass with tajin: wet the rim with lime juice and dip into tajin seasoning.
2
Build the drink
Fill the glass with ice.
3
Add the finishing touch
In a shaker, combine guava nectar, passionfruit puree, habanero honey, and lime juice with ice.
4
Garnish & serve
Shake vigorously for 10 seconds.
5
Garnish & serve
Strain into the prepared glass over fresh ice.
6
Garnish & serve
Top with ginger beer and stir gently once.
7
Garnish & serve
Garnish with a lime wheel and gold star cocktail pick.

Recipe Tips

Make habanero honey in advance: slice 1 habanero into 4 oz honey, steep 24 hours, strain. Keeps for months in the fridge.
Guava nectar is available at most grocery stores in the Latin foods aisle — Jumex and Goya brands work great.
For a batch version (serves 8): make the shaker base in a pitcher, refrigerate, and add ginger beer per glass when serving.

Make It Your Own

For a crowd: For game day, pre-batch the base in a team-color pitcher and keep any soda in a cooler. Let guests add their own garnish.

Easy swaps: Use a fruit with the same team-color effect when the named fruit is unavailable. Use plain soda water to reduce sweetness without losing the game-day look.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I prepare this before the first pitch?

Yes. Prep the base and garnishes ahead, then add ice and bubbles right before serving.

How do I preserve the team colors?

Use clear or light mixers and layer or garnish just before serving.

Recipe by

Larry Leo

Recipe guidance

Clear ingredients, preparation steps, serving yield, and optional swaps for home mixing. Check the ingredient list, substitution guidance, and dietary labels before serving.

Recipe record updated: August 26, 2026

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