Spicy Mango Margarita

Sweet mango, sharp lime, and a slow jalapeño burn that sneaks up on you. This is the margarita that makes people put their phone down and ask what you just handed them. Perfect for warm evenings, taco nights, or any Tuesday that needs upgrading.

Spicy Mango Margarita

Prep: 5 min  |  Serves: 1

Ingredients

• 2 oz tequila blanco
• 1 oz fresh lime juice
• 1 oz mango puree (fresh or frozen, thawed)
• 1/2 oz triple sec (Cointreau preferred)
• 1/2 oz agave syrup
• 2-3 thin slices fresh jalapeño
• Ice

Chili Salt Rim

• 2 tablespoons kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon chili powder (Tajin works great)
• Lime wedge

Instructions

1. Rim the glass. Mix salt and chili powder on a small plate. Run a lime wedge around the rim of a rocks glass, then press the rim into the chili salt. Fill with ice.
2. Muddle the jalapeño. Drop the jalapeño slices into a cocktail shaker and give them 3-4 firm presses with a muddler. You want the oils, not a paste.
3. Shake. Add tequila, lime juice, mango puree, triple sec, agave, and a handful of ice. Shake hard for 15 seconds until the shaker frosts over.
4. Strain and pour. Double strain through a fine mesh strainer into the prepared glass over fresh ice.
5. Garnish. Float a thin mango slice and a jalapeño round on top.

Bartender's Notes

• For less heat, remove the jalapeño seeds before muddling. For more, add an extra slice.
• Frozen mango chunks blended smooth make an easy puree. Trader Joe's frozen mango is perfect.
• Make it a virgin by swapping tequila for sparkling water and triple sec for a splash of orange juice.