Spiced Mango Margarita
Shake ∙ 3 min ∙ 18.4% ABV ∙
The Spiced Mango Margarita shakes mango and chile liqueurs with tequila and lime, served over ice in a salt-rimmed glass.
Ingredients
1
Servings
Garnish
Instructions for 1 serving
- Pre-chill a glass
- Rim the glass with salt
- Shake all ingredients with ice: Tequila blanco 45 mlMango liqueur 20 mlChile liqueur 10 mlLime juice 20 mlSaline solution 1 dash (opt.)
- Strain into the ice-filled glass
- Garnish with a lime wheel on the rim
Tips
- Rim only half the glass with salt so drinkers can choose a salted or unsalted sip each time.
- If you have saline, add the dash; it sharpens the lime and mango without making the drink taste salty.
History
The Spiced Mango Margarita is a modern riff on the Margarita: it swaps the traditional orange liqueur for mango liqueur and adds chile liqueur for heat, alongside tequila and lime. The Margarita itself has a disputed origin, with rival Mexican and American claims between the 1930s and late 1940s.
FAQ
What alcohol goes in a mango margarita?
Tequila blanco is the base spirit, with mango liqueur for fruit sweetness and chile liqueur for heat. Neither should overpower the tequila.
How do you make a spicy mango margarita?
Shake tequila blanco, mango liqueur, chile liqueur, fresh lime juice, and an optional dash of saline with ice. Strain into a salt-rimmed, ice-filled glass and garnish with a lime wheel.
What is the difference between classic and spicy mango margaritas?
A classic Margarita is just tequila, orange liqueur, and lime juice. A spicy mango version like this one swaps the orange liqueur for mango liqueur and adds chile liqueur for heat. It tastes fruitier and sweeter, with spice that builds as you drink.
