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    Home » Recipes » Drinks

    Mango Margaritas

    Updated: July 22, 2022 | Published on: April 13, 2021 - Molly ThompsonLeave a Comment

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    These mango margaritas are the most fresh and delicious margaritas! They're naturally sweetened with agave and fresh mangos and perfect for Cinco de Mayo, summer BBQs, girls nights and more. They can be made on the rocks and frozen, plus an option to make them spicy.

    two mango margaritas on a marble slab garnished with salt and limes and surrounded by fresh oranges
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    • Ingredients
    • How to make mango margaritas (on the rocks)
    • How to make frozen mango margaritas
    • Substitutions
    • Recipe Tips
    • Recipe

    My husband and I are suckers for margs. We love a good frozen margarita for date night and if it's on the menu, he always chooses a mango margarita.

    We're also obsessed with blood orange margaritas and cucumber margaritas, and we can't get enough of Mexican inspired dishes like these carne asada tacos, easy cashew queso and mango pineapple salsa. We knew we needed to share how to make mango margaritas (frozen and on the rocks) with you since cinco de mayo is almost here. This is a fresh, light (no refined sugar!) version of our favorite restaurant margs.

    Ingredients

    1. Fresh orange juice: use fresh squeezed orange juice for the best results. I love this simple hand squeezer with a built in measuring cup.
    2. Fresh lime juice: grab a few limes and juice them yourself (just like the oranges).
    3. Silver tequila: any brand of silver tequila is great because it isn't aged and is strong and great for mixing.
    4. Triple sec: This is another (less strong) type of alcohol with an orange and fruity flavor. Any brand will do. You can also use Cointreau, but it's a little stronger, resulting in a more boozy margarita.
    5. Agave: this natural sweetener enhances the natural sweetness from the mango without mango it overly sweet.
    6. 100% mango juice or frozen mangos: the mango juice is used if you're making them on the rocks and the frozen mangos are for frozen mango margaritas. I also have a substitution in the recipe notes if you can't find mango juice!
    7. Optional (jalapeno): If you want to make it spicy!
    mango margarita ingredients

    How to make mango margaritas (on the rocks)

    1. Salt the rim: Add salt to shallow bowl or dish. Run a lime wedge around the rim of a glass and dip it into the salt and set aside.
    2. Prep ingredients: Start by making sure all of your ingredients are ready (juice the limes and oranges).
    3. Add the ingredients: Add all of the ingredients to a cocktail shaker (a large jar with a lid works too).
    4. Make it spicy: If you you want to make it spicy, add 1 circular slice of jalapeno with the mixture. Shake well until combined. The
    5. Serve: Add ice to the prepared glass and serve immediately.

    Serve it straight up: add ice to the cocktail shaker and serve chilled without ice.

    two step by step pictures showing you how to make mango margaritas in a shaker and then pouring them over a glass filled with ice

    How to make frozen mango margaritas

    1. Salt the rim: Add salt to shallow bowl or dish. Run a lime wedge around the rim of a glass and dip it into the salt and set aside.
    2. Prep ingredients: Start by making sure all of your ingredients are ready (juice the limes and oranges).
    3. Add the ingredients: Add all of the ingredients to a high speed blender and blend on high for 1-2 minutes until no chunks remain. Add more ice if you want it thicker.
    4. Make it spicy: If you you want to make a spicy mango margarita, add 1 small circular slice of jalapeno into the bender with the ingredients.
    5. Serve: pour into the prepared glass and serve right away.
    step by step images showing you how to blend frozen mango margaritas and pouring it into a glass rimmed with salt

    Substitutions

    • Agave syrup: try using pure maple syrup or raw honey if you have those on hand.
    • 100% mango juice: you can use a mango juice blend (like orange mango) or you can blend 3/4 cup of fresh chopped mango with 1 cup of water to create a pure.
    • Triple sec: you can also use Cointreau, but it's a little stronger, resulting in a more boozy margarita.
    • Make them spicy: add a small slice of jalapeño in with the mixture (for both version) for a little spicy kick.

    Recipe Tips

    Make it in advance: Add all of the ingredients to the shake rand mix well and store in the fridge for up to 1 day. Shake before serving over ice. For frozen, combine all of the ingredients but the frozen mango and ice to a jar. Add the jar, frozen mangos and ice the blender when ready to serve.

    Mango margaritas mix: Add all of the ingredients, mix all of the ingredients, except the frozen mango and ice, in a jar with a lid. Add the mixture to the blender with the frozen ice and mango when you're ready to serve.

    How to make it spicy: Add a small circular slice of jalapeño to the shaker or blender. You can also add 1 teaspoon of chili powder to the salt for the salt rim.

    Big batch: this recipe makes 4 servings but you can easily double or triple it for a crowd. You can also halve it if you want a single serve marg.

    two mango margaritas on the rocks with salt rims and limes and jalapeno as garnish

    Watch the video of how to make this recipe on Instagram. Don't forget to tag me so I can see it! If you love this recipe, please leave a comment and star rating below.

    More margarita recipes:

    • Blood orange margaritas
    • Cranberry margaritas

    Recipe

    two glasses of mango margaritas (one with a spicy twist of jalapeno) in glass with salt rims and fresh oranges and limes around them

    Mango Margaritas [Frozen & On the Rocks]

    These mango margaritas are the most fresh and delicious margaritas! They're naturally sweetened with agave and fresh mangos and perfect for Cinco de Mayo, summer BBQs, girls nights and more. It can be made on the rocks and frozen, plus an option to make them spicy.
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    Course: Drinks
    Cuisine: American, Drink, Mexican
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 0 minutes
    Total Time: 10 minutes
    Servings: 4 glasses (4 ounces each)
    Calories: 192kcal
    Author: Molly Thompson
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    Ingredients

    For the rim:

    • sea salt
    • lime wedges
    • Make it spicy: 1 teaspoon chili powder

    Mango margaritas on the rocks:

    • 1/ 2 cup orange juice (2 medium oranges)
    • 1/4 cup lime juice (2 medium limes)
    • 1/2 cup silver tequila
    • 3 tablespoons Triple Sec
    • 3 tablespoons agave
    • 1 cup 100% mango juice see notes if you can't find it
    • Make it spicy: 1 small circular slice of jalapeño

    Frozen mango margaritas:

    • 3 1/2 cups ice plus more if needed
    • 2 cups frozen mango
    • 1/2 cup orange juice (2 medium oranges)
    • 1/4 cup lime juice (2 medium limes)
    • 1/2 cup silver tequila
    • 3 tablespoons Triple Sec
    • 3 tablespoons agave
    • Make it spicy: 1 small circular slice of jalapeño

    Recommended Equipment

    • High Speed Blender
    • Hand Juicer with Measuring Cup

    Instructions

    Mango margaritas on the rocks:

    • Add enough sea salt to a shallow bowl or dish to just fill the bottom. Run a lime wedge around the rim of the glasses and dip it into the salt and set aside.
    • Add all of the ingredients to a cocktail shaker (a large jar with a lid works too). Shake until well until combined, about 15-20 seconds.
      all of the ingredients for mango margaritas in a shaker jar to pour on the rocks
    • Make it spicy: add 1 small circular slice of jalapeño with the margarita mixture in the glass. The longer you shake it, the more spicy it will become!
    • Add ice to the prepared glasses and serve margaritas immediately. See notes for making them in advance.
      pouring mango margaritas over ice in a small glass cup

    Frozen mango margaritas:

    • Add enough sea salt to a shallow bowl or dish to just fill the bottom. Run a lime wedge around the rim of the glasses and dip it into the salt and set aside.
    • Add all of the ingredients to a high speed blender and blend on high for 1-2 minutes until no chunks remain. Add more ice if you want it thicker.
      frozen mango margarita in the blender
    • Make it spicy: add 1 small circular slice of jalapeño into the bender with the ingredients.
    • Pour them into the prepared glasses and serve right away.

    Notes

    *Nutrition facts are based on the margaritas on the rocks
    Serve it straight up: add ice to the cocktail shaker and serve chilled without ice.
    If you can't find 100% mango juice: you can use a mango juice blend (like orange mango) or you can blend 3/4 cup of fresh chopped mango with 1 cup of water to create a pure.
    Make it in advance: Add all of the ingredients to the shake rand mix well and store in the fridge for up to 1 day. Shake before serving over ice. For frozen, combine all of the ingredients but the frozen mango and ice to a jar. Add the jar, frozen mangos and ice the blender when ready to serve.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1(4 ounce) glass | Calories: 192kcal | Carbohydrates: 31.8g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.5g | Sodium: 2.6mg | Fiber: 1.5g | Sugar: 27.8g
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