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Spicy Gingered Mango Margarita.
Hey, Hi, and welcome back to cocktail Saturday! Just jumping in for a quick read today. I am SO very exited to be sharing these spicy margaritas. Hands down it’s my favorite margarita I have ever made. But that’s probably because it is full of all of my favorite flavors: mango, ginger, fresh lime juice, and jalapeno slices. It’s perfection in so many ways, so of course, it’s perfect for tonight, tomorrow, and really any time from here on out.
My cousin Abby is constantly reminding me that her favorite drink to order in San Diego (where she lives) is a spicy margarita. With her birthday coming up next week, and Cinco de Mayo in a couple of weeks, I knew it was time to share this fresh new spicy mango margarita recipe. I have made a spicy margarita before, but I’m loving this gingery mango version so very much (again, I love mango – and I love ginger). It’s a simple mix of fresh mango juice, mango chunks, ginger, jalapeño, tequila, and lots of lime. I don’t like to add any sugar, as I find that the mango really adds enough sweetness on its own. Plus, I think sugary cocktails are no bueno. No one needs a sugar hangover come Sunday morning, you know? Trust me, I am only looking out for you guys here, you don’t want the extra sugar.
Anyway, I top my margs off with a splash of sparkling water, because I love a little sparkly action with most of my drinks. Then garnish with some fresh limes and jalapeños, and you’ll have the prettiest, most refreshing…and certainly the most delicious, margarita. If you’re looking for a fast and easy drink, this is it. It’s sweet, spicy, and all things good in life.
I think your weekend really needs it.
PS. I get a lot of questions about making drinks alcohol free and it’s so simple to do. Simply omit the alcohol, add a splash more citrus, and a splash or two of sparkling water. Simple as that.
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Spicy Gingered Mango Margarita
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup 100% mango juice
- 1/3 cup fresh or frozen mango chunks
- 2 teaspoons roughly chopped ginger
- 2 ounces silver tequila
- 1-2 jalapeño slices
- juice of 1/2 a lime
- sparkling water, for topping, (optional)
Chipotle Chili Salt
- 1/4 cup kosher or margarita salt
- 1 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
Instructions
- 1. To make the chipotle chili salt. Combine the salt and chili powder in a shallow bowl.2. Run a lime wedge around the rim of your glass and coat in chili salt.3. Combine the mango juice, mango chunks, and ginger in a cocktail shaker. Muddle the mango and ginger together until the mango is mashed. Add the tequila, lime juice, and jalapeños. Fill with ice and shake until combined. Strain into your prepared glass. Top with sparkling water, if desired. Serve with limes. Drink!4. To make a frozen margarita, combine the mango juice, mango chunks, ginger, tequila, jalapeños, and lime juice, in a cocktail shaker. Muddle together until everything is mashed down. Shake to combine. Strain the mix into a a blender. Fill with ice and blend. Pour your prepared glass. Top with sparkling water, if desired. Serve with limes. Drink!
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Big Batch Spicy Gingered Mango Margarita.
Ingredients
- 1 1/3 cups 100% mango juice
- 1 cup fresh or frozen mango chunks
- 2 tablespoons roughly chopped ginger
- 1 cup (8 ounces) silver tequila
- 4 jalapeño slices
- juice of 3 limes
- sparkling water, for topping (optional)
Instructions
- 1. Combine the mango juice, mango chunks, ginger, tequila, lime juice, and jalapeños in a large pitcher. Stir to combine and chill for 2 hours. The longer the jalapeños sit, the spicier the drink. Strain out the mango chunks, ginger, and jalapeños and discard. Return the drink to the pitcher and chill until ready to serve. 2. When ready to serve, fill the pitcher with ice and top off with sparkling water. Serve.
Nutrition
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Mango is my all time favourite fruit and this is almost too pretty to drink. will definitely try. For summers its the best drink. So Refreshing.
Mango is one of the bests! I hope you love this Preeti! Thank you!
Can you please advise me on where to find mango juice.
Thank you
Hi Rene, I get mango juice at my local grocery store, but if you cannot find it you can always order it on Amazon or Walmart!
HI! I just buy mine from my local Kroger grocery stores, trader joes, or whole foods. Please let me know if you have other questions. Hope you love this recipe! Thanks! 🙂
I don’t normally comment but I tried this today and it is AMAZING!!! Thanks for the great recipe!
Thank you!! I am so happy you loved this and hope you had a great Cinco de Mayo!
so bright and colourful! i love it
Thank you so much!
so bright and colourful!
Thank you!
Hi! Can I make this into a big batch drink? Maybe by just following your directions for your Spicy Grapefruit Margarita? Do you think it will work okay with the mango? Thanks!
HI! Just added measurements for a large batch cocktail to the recipe. Please let me know if you have other questions. Hope you love this recipe! Thanks! 🙂
Prettiest margarita ever and these flavors are everything! 🙂
Thank you!
Looks so refreshing!
Gemma
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Thank you!
Looks goof!
Thank you!
loved this drink, made it on the weekend when the weather had finally gotten warm. We had friends over and served it with a your TJ Hooker Pizza https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/tj-hooker-pizza-chipotle-bbq-sweet-chili-pineapple-jalapeno-pizza-bacon/?highlight=pizza
It was amazing
Yum!! So happy to hear that you enjoyed this Sawan! Thank you!
love this, and so glad its not too sweet, using mango as a sweetener is perfect, as is of course jalapeno for spice, great balance and great idea for my next cocktail, thank you!
Thank you! I hope you love this Sabrina!
OMG!! This is almost too pretty to drink!!!
Thank you Angelina!
These ingredients are the perfect combination to a tantalizing cocktail! What a great way to enjoy a weekend. And happy birthday this upcoming week to your cousin.
Thank you so much Kristy!
This cocktail looks insanely delicious!! xoxo
Thank you Rebecca!
What is the flower in the drink?
The flowers are hibiscus flowers. Please let me know if you have other questions. Hope you love this recipe! Thanks! 🙂