Spicy Mango Margarita Recipe
This spicy mango margarita recipe is the ultimate balance of sweet mango and jalapeño heat. Ready in 5 minutes, it's a refreshing, vegan, and gluten-free cocktail perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp Blanco Tequila 1.5 fl oz
- 1 tbsp Cointreau or Triple Sec 0.5 fl oz
- 6 tbsp Mango Juice or Nectar 3 fl oz
- 2 tbsp Fresh Lime Juice 1 fl oz, about 1 lime
- 2 tbsp Jalapeño Simple Syrup 1 fl oz
- Ice as needed
- Tajin or Kosher Salt for rimming
- Optional: Mango slices jalapeño rings, lime wedges, fresh mint (for garnish)
Instructions
- Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice.
- Pour in tequila, mango juice, lime juice, jalapeño simple syrup, and Cointreau.
- Shake well until the shaker feels cold to the touch.
- Run a lime wedge around the rim of your glass and dip it in Tajin or salt for a zesty kick.
- Fill the glass with fresh ice and strain the margarita over the top.
- Garnish with mango slices, jalapeño, lime, or mint. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- Adjust the jalapeño syrup for more or less heat.
- Use mango nectar for a sweeter, richer flavor.
- To make a pitcher (serves 8), multiply ingredients by 4 and mix in advance—add ice just before serving.
- Jalapeño simple syrup can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
- For a frozen version, blend all ingredients with a cup of ice.