Mangonada Margaritas
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Mangonada Margaritas
Description
The Mangonada Margaritas recipe mixes frozen mango chunks with lime juice, ice for chill and texture, orange liqueur, tequila, agave nectar for sweetness, and mango nectar for fruit depth. The use of frozen mango helps achieve a thick, slushy consistency. The salt and chili-based tajin seasoning rims the glass to add a pleasantly piquant edge, while chamoy sauce is drizzled inside the glass to impart a fruity tartness.
The combination of ingredients yields a cocktail that balances tropical sweetness with citrus brightness and a hint of heat from the tajin and chamoy. This drink is served immediately after preparation to retain its texture and garnish appeal. The decor of tamarind candy straws offers an additional burst of flavor and color. Overall, this margarita variation offers a complex, refreshing experience with Mexican flavor influences.
Recipe notes mention freezing fresh mango ahead of time or substituting packaged frozen mango chunks. Fresh lime juice is essential for the proper fresh citrus flavor. Alternative juice options such as orange or pineapple can replace mango nectar if needed. Sweetener adjustments can be made through substitutions like honey or maple syrup if agave nectar is unavailable. The tamarind candy straws are optional garnishes that contribute uniquely but are not required.
Ingredients
- 3 large Mango peeled, diced, and frozen (or 4 cups frozen mango
- 1 lime juiced
- 1 cup ice
- 2 ounces orange liqueur
- 5 ounces tequila Exotico reposado
- 1 tablespoon agave nectar
- 4 ounces mango nectar
Garnish:
- tajin seasoning
- 4 tablespoons chamoy sauce
- 4 tamarind candy optional, straws
Instructions
- Scatter tajin onto a plate. Use a lime half to wet the rim of a glass.
- Dip the rim of the glass into the tajin until the edge is covered.
- Place frozen diced mango in a blender. Add lime juice, ice, orange liqueur, tequila if using, agave nectar, and mango nectar to the blender, and blend on medium-high speed until puréed. Blend until mango mixture reaches the desired consistency.
- Drizzle 1 to 2 tablespoons of chamoy onto the sides of each margarita glass in a decorative swirl.
- Garnish each glass with a tamarind candy straw, if using, and a spoon. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Freeze peeled, diced mango for at least 6 hours or overnight before blending for best texture.
- Fresh lime juice is essential for balancing flavors in this cocktail.
- If mango nectar is unavailable, substitute with fresh orange juice, pineapple juice, homemade simple syrup, or water.
- Agave nectar can be replaced with honey, maple syrup, or sugar; increase sweetness if water replaces mango nectar.
- Tamarind candy straws add a fun garnish but are optional.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 540 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 540kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 81g | 27% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 417mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 667mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 69g | 138% |
| Vitamin A | 3956IU | 79% |
| Vitamin C | 136mg | 151% |
| Calcium | 61mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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