5 from 18 votes
Mangonada Margaritas
Mangonada Margaritas blend frozen diced mango, lime juice, ice, orange liqueur, tequila, agave nectar, and mango nectar into a smooth, fruity cocktail with a balanced sweet and tart profile. The margarita glasses are rimmed with tajin seasoning and decorated with chamoy sauce, lending a spicy, tangy, and slightly smoky dimension. Tamarind candy straws add an optional sweet and sour accent. This layered drink combines tropical mango flavors with classic margarita ingredients, accented by Mexican-inspired garnishes.
Prep Time
6 hrs 15 mins
Total Time
6 hrs 15 mins
Servings:
2
Calories:
540 kcal
Course:
Drinks
Cuisine:
Mexican
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.
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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
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 540
% 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.