Fresh Mango Margarita
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Fresh Mango Margarita
Description
This cocktail recipe starts by blending peeled, diced mango with fresh orange and lime juices, tequila, and orange liqueur until smooth, creating a vibrant mango base with citrus accents. Rimming the glass with margarita salt adds a savory contrast to the drink’s sweetness. Served over ice, the margarita is meant to be enjoyed slowly with the melting ice diluting the alcohol slightly, softening the strong spirit flavors over time.
The fresh mango provides a thick fruity body and natural sweetness, while the fresh citrus juices keep the drink bright and balanced. The orange liqueur adds complexity, complementing both the tequila and fruit. This cocktail is visually appealing with its bright yellow-orange color and garnished with a lime wedge to enhance the citrus aroma when drinking.
Adjusting the alcohol quantity allows control over booziness according to preference. Sipping on the rocks highlights the evolving flavors as the ice melts. Using fresh juices and ripe mango delivers better flavor than pre-made mixes.
Ingredients
- 2 Mango peeled and diced, large
- ½ cup orange juice fresh
- ¼ cup lime juice fresh
- 1 cup tequila
- ⅓ cup orange liqueur Cointreau or similar
- Margarita salt to rim the glasses
- ice cubes
Instructions
- Blend. Add the diced mango, orange juice, lime juice, tequila and orange liqueur to a blender. Blend until smooth.
- Salt the glass. Slice a lime into wedges and rub one wedge on the rim of a glass. Dip the glass upside down in the salt.
- Pour and serve. Fill the glass full of ice and pour the mango margarita on top. Stir and garnish with a lime wedge and enjoy.
Notes
- Use fresh lime wedges to rim the glasses with salt for best flavor and presentation.
- This mango margarita is quite boozy; adjust tequila and orange liqueur amounts to taste.
- Serving on the rocks dilutes the alcohol slightly over time, encouraging slow sipping.
- A bamboo cocktail rimmer and salt keeper helps keep salt fresh and easy to apply on rims.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 279 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 279kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 261mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 23g | 46% |
| Vitamin A | 1189IU | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 58mg | 64% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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