Have a fruity and tangy take on the iconic summer cocktail with a Mango Margarita.
I’m a child of my culture; there’s no way that can be helped. So as I began to gather the ingredients to make tonight’s cocktail, the Mango Margarita, I couldn’t help but stare off to the side at absolutely nothing, then breathlessly intone one word, as if mesmerized… mango.
Back in college, my friends and I would sit around the television on a Saturday night and watch the (sometimes) comedic stylings of the Not-Ready-For-Primetime Players on SNL. Chris Kattan had a recurring character named Mango, who was an exotic dancer of sorts. Everybody who met Mango could never get the hotpants-wearing diva out of their heads, much to the concern of everyone else around them.
So why does that remind me of a Mango Margarita? Well, as I said before, I’m a child of my culture. And sometimes, the culture that raised so many of us is kinda silly.
I’m fine with that.
What is the best tequila to use in a Mango Margarita?
Many cocktail enthusiasts like to use a clear and unaged silver tequila when mixing up a Margarita or two. The peppery and earthy agave-forward spirit melds beautifully with the fruity and sweet ingredients in this recipe, but if you’re searching for a more complex sip, try mixing this with a reposado instead. That style of tequila is darker and aged, featuring spicier, richer notes.
Ingredients
- Salt and lime wedges for garnish
- 1 ripe mango peeled and pitted
- 1 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
- 2 ounces tequila
- 1/2 ounce triple sec
- 1 ounce simple syrup or agave nectar optional
Instructions
- Rub a lime wedge around the rim of a rocks glass and dip it in salt to coat.
- Purée the mango until smooth.
- Add the mango purée, lime juice, tequila, triple sec, and simple syrup to a mixing glass with ice. Mix.
- Fill the glass with ice and pour the margarita mixture in. Garnish with a slice of lime or mango and serve immediately.
Nutrition
What glassware and garnish are used?
You can chill a margarita or rocks glass in your freezer before serving and drinking this concoction. Salt the rim and garnish with a lime wedge on top when you’re ready to imbibe.
Can you make this as a frozen recipe?
Yes! Just add your mixture to the blender, add a cup of ice, then blend until the consistency is where you like it.
Other margarita variations worth trying
One of the best things about the Margarita cocktail is the number of different versions you can enjoy. There is literally a version of this libation to fit almost every mood and craving, so depending on what you’re pining for, that’s the ‘Rita you’ll probably end up enjoying.
- Mezcal Margarita – A smokier and more complex take on the warm-weather favorite.
- Pomegranate Margarita – Another fruity and memorable version worth sipping on.
- Spicy Margarita – Serrano peppers add the right amount of heat and kick.
- Cadillac Margarita – An elevated variant, one that requires the finest ingredients.
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