Mango Margarita Recipe
Sip into summer with this refreshing Mango Margarita! This tropical twist on a classic cocktail blends sweet mangoes with tangy lime and tequila for a vibrant drink that’s perfect for parties or a relaxing evening.
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh mangoes peeled and cubed (or frozen mango chunks)
- 2 ounces blanco or silver tequila 1/4 cup
- 1 ounce triple sec or orange liqueur 2 tablespoons
- 1 ounce fresh lime juice from 1–2 limes
- 1 tablespoon simple syrup optional, for extra sweetness
- 1 cup ice cubes for frozen or a handful (for on the rocks)
- Salt or chili powder optional, for rimming the glass
- Lime wedges for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Glass: Rub a lime wedge around the rim of your margarita glass. Dip the rim into salt or chili powder, if desired, and set aside.
- Blend for Frozen Margarita: Add the fresh mangoes (or frozen mango chunks), tequila, triple sec, lime juice, simple syrup, and ice to a blender. Blend until smooth, about 30–40 seconds, until you get a slushy texture.
- Shake for On-the-Rocks Version: For an on-the-rocks margarita, combine mango puree (or mashed fresh mango), tequila, triple sec, lime juice, and simple syrup in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake for 15 seconds, then strain into the prepared glass over fresh ice.
- Serve: Pour the margarita into the prepared glass. Garnish with a lime wedge on the rim and serve immediately.
Notes
Tips and Variations
- Tip: Use ripe mangoes for the best flavor—look for ones that are tender but not overly squishy.
- Tip: Chill your glass in the fridge for 10 minutes before serving to keep the drink colder longer.
- Variation: For a spicy twist, add a slice of jalapeno to the blender or shaker for a Spicy Mango Margarita.
- Variation: Make it non-alcoholic by skipping the tequila and triple sec—use mango juice and a splash of soda water instead.
- Variation: For a party, multiply the recipe by 4 to make a pitcher. Blend or mix ahead, then chill until ready to serve.
- Calories: 250–300 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Sugar: 25g (from mango and simple syrup)
- Protein: 1g
- Fat: 0g
- Sodium: 5mg (more if using a salted rim)
- Alcohol: 14g (based on 2 oz tequila and 1 oz triple sec)