Spicy Mango Margarita

This tropical twist on the classic margarita brings together ripe mango puree with a kick of fresh jalapeno and the tang of fresh lime. Rimmed with chili-lime salt, it is the perfect cocktail for summer gatherings or a festive happy hour at home.

Ingredients

• 2 oz premium silver tequila
• 1 oz fresh lime juice
• 1 oz triple sec or Cointreau
• 1/2 cup ripe mango, diced (fresh or frozen)
• 3-4 thin slices fresh jalapeno
• 1/2 oz agave nectar
• Ice

Chili-Lime Rim

• 2 tbsp Tajin seasoning
• 1 tbsp coarse salt
• Lime wedge for rimming

Instructions

1. Muddle the jalapeno slices in a cocktail shaker — 2 slices for mild heat, 4 for spicy.
2. Add mango, tequila, lime juice, triple sec, agave nectar, and a handful of ice.
3. Shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds until well chilled.
4. Mix Tajin and salt on a small plate. Run a lime wedge around the glass rim and dip into the chili-lime mixture.
5. Fill the rimmed glass with fresh ice.
6. Double-strain the cocktail into the glass to catch the jalapeno seeds and mango pulp.
7. Garnish with a mango slice and a thin jalapeno round on a cocktail pick.

Chef Tips

• Remove jalapeno seeds before muddling for flavor without overwhelming heat.
• Use Champagne mango (Ataulfo) for the sweetest, silkiest puree.
• For a frozen version, blend all ingredients with 1 cup of ice instead of shaking.
• Make it a mocktail by swapping tequila for sparkling water and adding extra mango.