Mango Margarita
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Mango Margarita
Description
The Mango Margarita presents two ways to enjoy a tropical cocktail. The on-the-rocks preparation combines mango juice, tequila, triple sec, and fresh lime juice shaken and served over ice with a salted glass rim and lime wedges for garnish. The frozen style blends ice, frozen mango chunks, tequila, triple sec, lime juice, and agave syrup until slushy, poured into salt-rimmed glasses with lime garnish.
The combination of mango and lime balances sweetness with citrus brightness, while tequila and triple sec provide the characteristic margarita profile. Using agave syrup in the frozen version adds controlled sweetness and smooth texture. The salted rim enhances the flavors by contrast.
Both versions are suitable for warm weather or occasions that call for fruity, citrus drinks. The frozen margarita offers a more textured, chill-heavy drink while the on-the-rocks version is lighter and straightforward.
Variations include substituting mango juice blends if 100% juice is unavailable, and replacing agave syrup with honey, simple syrup, or granulated sugar in the frozen recipe. Prepared mixes can be stored refrigerated overnight or frozen ahead depending on the chosen style.
Ingredients
Mango Margarita On The Rocks
- 1 cup mango juice
- 6 tablespoons tequila (about 3 ounces)
- 2 tablespoons triple sec (about 1 ounce)
- 2 tablespoons lime juice (about juice of 1 lime)
Frozen Mango Margarita
- 2 cups ice cubes
- 1 1/2 cups Mango frozen chunks
- 6 tablespoons tequila (about 3 ounces)
- 2 tablespoons triple sec (about 1 ounce)
- 2 tablespoons lime juice (about juice of 1 lime)
- 1 tablespoon agave syrup
For Serving
- ice cubes
- lime for rimming glass, wedges
- kosher salt for rimming glass, or flaky salt
Instructions
Mango Margarita On The Rocks
- Run a lime wedge around the rim of two glasses. Dip the edges of the glasses in salt.
- In a cocktail shaker or large cup, add mango juice, tequila, triple sec, and lime juice. Shake or stir to combine.
- Fill glasses with ice and pour mango margarita mixture over ice. Garnish with lime wedges and serve immediately.
Frozen Mango Margarita
- Run a lime wedge around the rim of two glasses. Dip the edges of the glasses in salt.
- Add ice cubes, frozen mango chunks, tequila, triple sec, lime juice, and agave syrup to a blender. Blend until slushy. Taste and add more sweetener to your liking if necessary.
- Pour mango margaritas into prepared glasses. Garnish with lime wedes and serve immediately.
Notes
- If 100% mango juice is unavailable, a mango juice blend can be used instead.
- Agave syrup in the frozen margarita can be substituted with honey, simple syrup, or granulated sugar.
- Make the margarita mixture up to one day ahead; refrigerate if serving on the rocks or freeze if serving frozen.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 2drinks
Amount Per Serving
Calories 251 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1drink | |
| Calories | 251kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 3mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 208mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 29g | 58% |
| Vitamin A | 1339IU | 27% |
| Vitamin C | 47mg | 52% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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