This spicy mango margarita on the rocks is such a refreshing twist on a classic margarita recipe. It's the perfect combination of sweet and spicy, with a few simple ingredients it comes together so easily. Let's make it!
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You are going to love the flavor rollercoaster that comes with this spicy mango jalapeño margarita.
It’s easy to make! This is such an easy margarita recipe to make at home! It may seem complicated, but I can assure you, it is so simple and such a good margarita. It goes with all your favorite Mexican food dishes.
It’s the perfect balance of sweet and spicy. From the Tajin seasoning around the rim to the sweet mango nectar, this margarita is the perfect balance of sweet and spicy, if you like spicy drinks, you'll love this.
It’s downright delicious. Seriously, need I say more? It is seriously a perfect drink!
Ingredients
Tequila. I recommend using silver tequila, or Blanco. This tequila carries the least amount of flavor making it perfect for crafting tequila cocktails!
Triple Sec. Triple Sec is an orange liqueur that you can find in liquor stores or grocery stores! This gives the margarita a sweet, citrusy flavor that pairs perfectly with the mango.
Fresh Lime Juice. You always need fresh lime juice for margaritas! Save a lime wedge for your chili-lime salt rim, too.
Jalapeño Slices. You'll want to be sure to leave the seeds in, this puts the spice in the spicy mango margarita recipe. The amount of seeds determines the spice level, if you don't want too much spice, don't overdo it on the seeds!
Mango Juice. I buy store-bought mango juice, but you can absolutely use fresh mangoes to make homemade mango nectar. I prefer to make things easy for myself and just use store-bought!
Tajin or any Chili-Lime Seasoning. This goes on the rim of the glass and adds the perfect amount of zesty, savory kick of spice to go with the fresh jalapeños and mango.
Best tequila for margaritas?
Blanco, or white tequila, is what I always recommend and use.
Blanco tequila
I always recommend using Blanco for traditional margarita recipes, especially this mango margarita. Blanco is not an aged tequila, like Reposado or Añejo, so it allows the fresh fruits of your margarita to be the stars of the show.
Resposado tequila
You can absolutely use Reposado for margaritas, but you'll get that richer, aged taste. You'll notice that in these photos I used Reposado tequila, and it is delicious! Reposado tequila is aged for anywhere from two months to a year in barrels prior to being bottled. That's where the golden hue and the richer flavor come from.
Añejo tequila
Añejo is tequila that is aged for anywhere from one to three years and is truly made to be sipped on. So, I would recommend not making a margarita with Añejo tequila, and rather pour it over ice and enjoy it straight.
How to make a spicy mango margarita
- Rim your glass with Tajin (chili lime seasoning)
- Muddle together your lime and jalapeno slices in a cocktail shaker.
- Add mango juice, tequila and lime.
- Shake until frosted.
- Strain into your ice-filled rocks glass.
- Garnish and cheers!
Mango margarita garnish ideas
- Slices of jalapeño
- Lime slice
- Mango chunks
- Tajin dusted mango chunks
Can this turn into a frozen margarita?
Absolutely! Simply use frozen mango, blend everything together with some ice cubes and you have a delicious frozen mango margarita.
FAQ
Why do you need triple sec for margaritas?
Triple sec adds a sweet yet tangy citrus flavor to margarita recipes to balance the flavors of lime, fresh fruit, and tequila.
Is triple sec or Cointreau better for margaritas?
Cointreau is a type of tripe sec, but a more expensive type. If you're looking to keep your liquor bill lower, I would opt for buying and using Triple Sec. It is still a good option!
Amazon home bar finds
- You'll absolutely want a cocktail shaker if you don't have one already.
- This margarita rim set makes it so easy to quickly make that Tajin rim!
- I absolutely love the shape of this margarita glass, they're perfect to serve this cocktail in!
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Want some more margarita recipes?
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- Spicy Rose Margarita
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- Spicy Cucumber Margarita
- Raspberry Margaritas
Spicy Mango Margarita
Ingredients
- ½ lime juiced
- 1-3 jalapeno slices seeds in
- ½ oz. triple sec
- 2 oz. tequila
- 3 oz. mango juice
- 1 tablespoon Tajin for the rim
Instructions
- Rim your glass with Tajin (chili lime seasoning)
- Muddle together your lime and jalapeno slices in a cocktail shaker.
- Add mango juice, tequila and lime.
- Shake until frosted.
- Strain into your ice-filled rocks glass.
- Garnish and cheers!
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