Chinola Guava Liqueur 750ML

Chinola Guava Liqueur 750ML is a Dominican Republic fruit liqueur made with real guava and bottled at 21% ABV (42 proof) in a 750ml bottle. Part of the Chinola range — a brand best known for its acclaimed passion fruit expression — the Guava bottling extends the lineup with a distinctly tropical profile anchored by ripe pink guava.

Quick Facts: ABV: 21%  |  Origin: Dominican Republic  |  Style: Fruit Liqueur  |  Brand: Chinola

Production & Heritage

Chinola was created by a group of friends with deep Dominican roots, drawing its name from the colloquial Dominican Spanish word for passion fruit. The liqueurs are produced using fresh tropical fruit blended with neutral Dominican cane spirit, resulting in a lower-proof, fruit-forward profile rather than an artificially flavored product. The Guava expression builds on the same production philosophy as the original Passion Fruit bottling, prioritizing real fruit character over excessive sweetness or synthetic flavoring.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Ripe pink guava is immediate and unmistakable, followed by subtle notes of tropical melon and a light herbaceous quality. A gentle sweetness rises without being cloying.

Taste: The palate opens with bright, juicy guava pulp that carries a natural tartness. Mid-palate, the cane spirit base provides a clean, slightly creamy texture, while the fruit sweetness remains balanced. The overall impression is fresh and vibrant rather than syrupy.

Finish: Medium in length with lingering tropical fruit and a faint peppery warmth from the cane spirit. The guava flavor persists cleanly without heavy residual sugar coating the palate.

How to Drink Chinola Guava

Chinola Guava works well chilled and served neat as a digestif or over crushed ice as a simple warm-weather sipper. Its 21% ABV and fruit-forward character make it an exceptionally versatile cocktail ingredient:

• Guava Margarita: Swap out triple sec for Chinola Guava alongside blanco tequila and fresh lime — the natural fruit tartness complements agave beautifully.
• Tropical Paloma: Combine with tequila and grapefruit soda for a layered fruit complexity that elevates the classic template.
• Guava Daiquiri: Shake with white rum and lime juice for a Caribbean-inspired daiquiri that highlights the liqueur's fresh guava character.

Best For

• Building a tropical home cocktail bar with versatile, real-fruit liqueurs
• Gifting someone who appreciates Caribbean spirits and flavors
• Summer entertaining where approachable, lower-proof drinks are preferred
• Introducing fruit liqueurs beyond the standard orange and berry options

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Chinola Guava taste like? Chinola Guava delivers a bright, authentic pink guava flavor with balanced sweetness and natural fruit tartness, supported by a clean cane spirit base.

How does Chinola Guava compare to Chinola Passion Fruit? Both share the same Dominican cane spirit base and real-fruit approach, but the Guava expression leans toward a softer, more tropical sweetness compared to the Passion Fruit's sharper acidity and tangy bite.

Is Chinola Guava good for cocktails? Yes — at 21% ABV, it blends easily into cocktails without overpowering base spirits, and its natural guava flavor pairs particularly well with tequila, rum, and sparkling wine.

Where is Chinola Guava made? Chinola Guava is produced in the Dominican Republic using locally sourced tropical fruit and Dominican cane spirit, consistent with the brand's Caribbean heritage.

What foods pair well with Chinola Guava? Fresh ceviche benefits from the guava's acidity; grilled shrimp with tropical salsa echoes the fruit notes; soft goat cheese creates a sweet-savory contrast; coconut flan complements the tropical character; and jerk chicken finds balance with the liqueur's sweetness.

What sizes does Chinola Guava come in? Chinola Guava is available in the standard 750ml bottle size.

Is Chinola Guava worth the price? Chinola Guava positions as an accessible, mid-range fruit liqueur that uses real fruit rather than artificial flavoring — a meaningful differentiator from many competitors in the same price tier.

Why Chinola Guava?

What separates Chinola Guava from the crowded fruit liqueur market is its commitment to real guava fruit and Dominican cane spirit rather than neutral grain alcohol and artificial flavoring. The 21% ABV keeps it approachable while still delivering enough backbone for cocktail use. As the guava expression in a range that earned recognition for its passion fruit bottling, it carries a proven production philosophy into a less common tropical flavor. For anyone looking to move beyond standard citrus and berry liqueurs, Chinola Guava represents a genuinely fruit-driven option rooted in Caribbean terroir.