In the realm of ready-to-drink cocktails, where convenience often outpaces character, The Lost Explorer and Lockdown Liquor & Co. are once again proving there’s still room for soul. Their newest creation—the Passion Fruit Margarita—is a sun-drenched riff on the classic Tommy’s Margarita, made with The Lost Explorer’s small-batch Blanco Tequila and now available online at lockdown-liquor.com.
If their award-winning Mezcal Picante—which took home both Taste Master and Master honors at The Global Spirits Masters—was their smoky, sultry debut, then this is the citrus-laced encore: a tart and tropical blend of ripe passion fruit and fresh lime, grounded by the crisp, peppery complexity of premium agave. It’s been designed not just to sip, but to shake—best served in a Tajín-rimmed rocks glass, over fresh ice, finished with a lime wheel that evokes both beachside leisure and serious cocktail cred.
The collaboration, much like the drink itself, feels effortless but strategic. For Sheyan Patel, Chief Commercial Officer of The Lost Explorer, the move signals more than a new SKU—it’s a wider invitation. “We believe this expression will highlight the versatility of our Blanco Tequila and help introduce The Lost Explorer’s agave spirits to a broader audience,” Patel said in the announcement. “It’s a significant step forward.”
On the Lockdown Liquor & Co. side, co-founder Jack Durling is equally enthusiastic, framing the release as a love letter to both craft and terroir. “The Passion Fruit Margarita is a bold, tropical take on a classic,” Durling said. “The tequila brings a depth and character that sets this serve apart.”
In the increasingly crowded world of canned and bottled cocktails, The Lost Explorer’s new Passion Fruit Margarita feels like a deliberate elevation—bridging boutique distilling with easy-drinking appeal. Sustainability, small-batch production, and the continued reverence for traditional agave craft all make their mark here, even as the drink is poured in seconds.
The Lost Explorer Passion Fruit Margarita retails at £25 for a 500mL bottle, this tropical tequila cocktail isn’t trying to be the cheapest—it’s trying to be the best dressed at the beach party. A drink for when the sun’s out, the music’s on, and you want flavor that lingers longer than the playlist.
The Lost Explorer launched its tequila blanco in February of 2024.
