Mango margarita

When it comes to summer cocktails, few drinks are as refreshing as a mango margarita. While the origin of the margarita is a bit of a mystery, there are several theories about how the mango margarita came to be. One theory suggests that the drink was created in the 1930s by Don the Beachcomber, a famed tiki bar owner in Hollywood. Another theory claims that the drink was invented in the 1940s by Carlos Herrera, a bartender at a Mexico City restaurant.

Whatever the true origin of the mango margarita, there's no denying that it's a delicious and refreshing drink that's perfect for summertime sipping. The key to a good mango margarita is to use ripe, fresh mangoes. If you can't find fresh mangoes, you can also use frozen mangoes. Simply thaw them before using.

To make a mango margarita, start by adding fresh mango, lime juice, and tequila to a blender and blend until smooth. Then, rim your glasses with salt and pour in the margarita mixture. Garnish with a lime wedge and enjoy!

Advice

Making a mango margarita is a great way to liven up your margarita game. For best results, start with fresh, ripe mangoes and juice them. Then mix the juice with tequila and a hint of lime juice for a delicious, sweet-tart flavor. To add even more depth and complexity to the flavor, add a splash of triple sec and a pinch of sugar or simple syrup. Finally, serve the mango margarita over ice and garnish it with a lime wedge for a refreshing twist. Enjoy!

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Recipes

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Spicy Mango Margarita From Lynnette Marrero

  • mango shrub and grilled pineapple juice
  • pineapple
  • mango
  • apple cider vinegar
  • cumin seed
  • pink peppercorn
  • agave nectar
  • margarita
  • salt
  • patrón silver tequila
  • lime juice
  • hot sauce
  • pineapple juice
  • mango shrub

Ingredient Breakdown

 
lime juice
mango
tequila
salt
ice
lime
orange liqueur
mango nectar
jalapeño
silver tequila
cointreau
sugar
chili powder
chipotle
mango juice
margarita salt
ginger
sparkling water
mango liqueur
chile powder
super sugar
habanero chile
agave syrup
pineapple
apple cider vinegar
patrón silver tequila
hot sauce
pineapple juice
mango shrub
cumin seed
pink peppercorn
agave nectar
grand marnier
strawberry

Insights

Staple Ingredients

  • lime juice 67%

Rarey Ingredients

  • mango 56%