Spicy mango margaritas
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
4 to 6 cocktails
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Course
Drinks
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Cuisine
South American, Mexican, Tex-Mex
Spicy mango margaritas
Description
Spicy mango margaritas are made by blending fresh mango chunks with lime juice, cold water, sugar, and orange liqueur, then mixing in tequila infused with hot peppers. The blend is smooth and can be strained for a finer texture. The cocktail glasses are rimmed with a chili and lime salt mixture called Tajin, adding a zesty, slightly smoky heat with every sip. The drink offers a refreshing and spicy flavor combination that highlights the tropical sweetness of mango alongside citrus brightness and spicy warmth from the infused tequila. Serving it immediately over ice preserves the chilled texture and vibrant flavors, making it a striking addition to social occasions or casual entertaining.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces Mango from about 2 mangoes, pulp or chunks
- ½ cup of lime juice from 4-5 limes
- ½ cup water cold
- ½ cup sugar adjust to taste
- 8-12 ounces tequila hot pepper infused, spicy, store bought or homemade, 1 to 1 ½ cups, add more or less based on your preference
- ¼ to ½ cup of orange liqueur Cointreau, Triple Sec, Grand Marnier, adjust to taste
- ice
To garnish:
- tajin or lime chili salt, for decorating rims
- lime slices
- Serrano pepper or jalapeño hot peppers, sliced
Instructions
- Combine the mango, lime juice, water, sugar, spicy tequila, orange liqueur, and some ice in a blender.
- Blend until you have a smooth drink, strain if desired. Taste and adjust the amount of sugar and/or alcohol to taste.
- Place a few tablespoons of Tajin or lime chili salt mix on a small flat plate, moisten the rims of the cocktail glasses with a slice of lime, turn the glass upside down and then gently dip the rim and swirl it around in the Tajin mix until the rim is coated.
- Pour the spicy mango margaritas into the cocktail glasses and serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4to 6 cocktails
Amount Per Serving
Calories kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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