Flavorful Mango Jalapeño Margarita
A quick and easy spicy-sweet cocktail combining fresh mango and jalapeño for a balanced, flavorful margarita perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Cocktail
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh mango, peeled and diced
- 1 small jalapeño pepper, thinly sliced (seeds removed for less heat)
- 2 ounces tequila blanco (100% agave)
- 1 ounce fresh lime juice
- 1 ounce triple sec or Cointreau
- 1 tablespoon agave syrup
- Ice cubes
- Salt for rimming the glass (optional)
- Fresh cilantro or mint for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Peel and dice the mango into chunks. Place them in a blender and puree until smooth. Pulse a few times if you prefer some texture.
- Thinly slice the jalapeño. Add about half the slices to the mango puree and blend briefly to infuse the spicy notes. Remove seeds for milder heat.
- Squeeze fresh limes to get 1 ounce of juice.
- Rub a lime wedge around the glass rim and dip it into salt or chili-salt blend for rimming (optional).
- In a cocktail shaker, combine the mango-jalapeño puree, tequila blanco, lime juice, triple sec, and agave syrup. Fill the shaker halfway with ice.
- Seal the shaker and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until well chilled.
- Strain the mixture into the prepared glass over fresh ice. Use a fine mesh strainer if desired to remove jalapeño bits.
- Garnish with a slice of jalapeño or a sprig of cilantro or mint.
Notes
Adjust jalapeño seeds to control heat. Use fresh mango and lime juice for best flavor. Shake vigorously rather than stirring. Prepare mango-jalapeño puree up to 24 hours ahead and refrigerate. Add water or more agave syrup if too spicy; add extra lime juice if too sweet.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail (about 8
- Calories: 225
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 0.5
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 0.5
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