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A rocks glass filled with a vibrant golden mango margarita with a spicy red chili and salt rimmed edge, garnished with a fresh lime wedge, a cube of fresh mango, and a rose gold metal straw, placed on a round stone coaster on a dark gray surface, with fresh diced mango on a wooden board and halved limes softly blurred in the sunny background.

Mango Margarita

Vibrant fresh Mango Margarita made with real blended mango puree, blanco tequila, triple sec, and fresh lime juice, served over ice in a Tajin chili salt rimmed glass. Ready in under 15 minutes with a full mocktail version the whole table can enjoy.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
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Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 2 glasses
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 225
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups fresh or frozen mango chunks, thawed Blend smooth and strain before using; fresh Ataulfo or Tommy Atkins mangoes work best
  • 2 oz blanco or silver tequila Blanco keeps the mango flavor dominant; reposado adds mild oak for sweeter fruit
  • 1 oz triple sec or Cointreau Bridges the mango and lime without making the drink taste artificially fruity
  • 1.5 oz fresh lime juice (about 2 limes) Always squeeze fresh; bottled lime juice dulls the mango color and flavor
  • 1 tablespoon agave nectar or simple syrup Taste the mango first; very ripe fruit may need none at all
  • 2 tablespoon Tajin or chili salt blend For the rim; gives each sip a slow heat at the edges that builds throughout the drink
  • 1 lime wedge (for rimming the glass) Run around the rim before dipping into the Tajin for an even, well-adhered coating
  • 1 cup ice cubes Added to the glass at serving; do not blend with ice or the flavor will dilute
  • 4 fresh mango cubes (for garnish) Place above the ice line so they are visible in the finished glass
  • 2 lime wheels (for garnish) Notched and rested on the glass rim at a slight angle just before serving

Equipment

  • 1 Blender For blending the mango into a completely smooth puree
  • 1 Fine-mesh strainer For removing fibrous texture from the mango puree before mixing
  • 1 Cocktail shaker with built-in strainer For chilling and combining all drink ingredients before pouring
  • 2 Rocks glasses (lowball glasses) The wider rim is ideal for the Tajin coating and fits the garnish naturally
  • 1 Small flat plate For holding the Tajin during the rim-dipping step
  • 1 Manual citrus juicer or hand reamer For squeezing fresh lime juice efficiently
  • 1 Measuring jigger or measuring spoons For accurate tequila, triple sec, and lime juice amounts
  • 1 Rubber spatula For scraping the blender and pressing the mango puree through the strainer
  • 2 Metal or copper straw For serving; avoids disturbing the Tajin rim the way a plastic straw can

Method
 

  1. Pour 2 tablespoons of Tajin onto a small flat plate and spread it into an even layer, then run a fresh lime wedge slowly around the outside lip of each rocks glass to leave a continuous wet line all the way around.
  2. Press each glass rim straight down into the Tajin with a single firm motion, rotate a quarter turn, and press again to fill any gaps, then set the rimmed glasses aside right-side-up without touching the rim.
  3. Add the thawed mango chunks to a blender without ice and blend on high for 30 to 45 seconds until completely smooth with no fibrous texture remaining, stopping to scrape down the sides once halfway through.
  4. Strain the mango puree through a fine mesh strainer into a pitcher by pressing it through with the back of a spoon to remove any stringy fiber, then measure out ¾ cup of strained puree for 2 drinks.
  5. Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice and add the tequila, triple sec, fresh lime juice, agave nectar, and strained mango puree directly over the ice.
  6. Seal the shaker and shake firmly for 15 full seconds until the outside of the shaker is very cold to the touch, which confirms the drink is well chilled and the ingredients are fully integrated.
  7. Open the shaker and taste the mixture before pouring, adding a few drops more agave if the lime is very tart or a small extra squeeze of lime if the mango is very sweet, since fruit sweetness varies between batches.
  8. Fill each rimmed rocks glass with ice cubes, then strain the shaker contents slowly down the inside wall of the glass so the stream does not shatter the Tajin rim on impact.
  9. Place 2 fresh mango cubes into each glass so they sit above the ice line, rest a notched lime wheel on the rim at a slight angle, add a copper or metal straw, and serve immediately while the Tajin rim is still a vivid distinct ring of color.

Notes

Taste the mango before adding agave since very ripe mango may need none at all. Blend and strain the mango puree up to 48 hours ahead and store sealed in the refrigerator. Always pour over fresh ice rather than blending with ice to keep the flavor concentrated and the color vivid.