Every time we make a new margarita variation, we proclaim it our new favorite. Such is true with this Mango Margarita! Really, could there be a more refreshing cocktail? This sunny spin on the classic is frozen and creamy, infused with a fresh mango essence. It’s sweet, it’s zingy, and against the bite of the salt: it goes down pretty easy. Watch out! Here’s how to do it: and you don’t even need to cut a mango.
What’s in a mango margarita?
The margarita is a classic alcoholic drink on the list of International Bartender Association’s IBA official cocktails. This means that there’s an “official” definition of the ingredients in a margarita: lime juice, Cointreau, and tequila. That’s exactly what’s in our Classic Margarita. But if you want to make a mango margarita: it’s a little different method. This mango margarita is a blender drink, which makes a creamy frozen margarita. Here are the ingredients you’ll need:
Tequila (use blanco or reposado) Cointreau Fresh lime juice Fresh lemon juice Frozen mango Agave syrup or simple syrup Ice
Frozen mango vs fresh mango
The advantage to using frozen mango in a mango margarita is: it shortcuts chopping the mango! It takes a little time to cut a mango, so it’s more convenient to grab a bag of frozen diced chunks. It also makes a nice creamy, frosty texture. Got a fresh mango on hand and want to use it? No problem! You can substitute it for the frozen mango here. It has the same result, it’s just not as frothy and ice cold. Need help chopping it? Here’s how to cut a mango. And if you’ve got leftovers, try our Mango Salsa or Mango Skewers.
How to make a mango margarita
The mango margarita is a blended margarita, like our frozen margarita. So you don’t have to shake the ingredients together in a cocktail shaker like most of our margarita recipes. Instead, throw it all in a blender! Here’s what to do (or go to the full recipe below):
The best tequila for margaritas?
The best tip for this mango margarita: buy a good tequila! A cocktail is only as good as the alcohol you use. Look for a mid-price range tequila (or a high end one, if your budget allows). The price is typically an indicator of quality. Read more at the Best Tequila for Margaritas. For many of our other margarita recipes, we suggest using tequila reposado or aged tequila because it adds a nice nuance of flavor. Because this one is a frozen margarita, it also works well with a tequila blanco. Tequila blanco is unaged, and it has a more straightforward flavor and that signature tequila burn. You can use either: whatever suits your tastes!
For the sweetener
This mango margarita needs just a little sweetener to be perfectly balanced (contrary to our Classic Margarita, which has no added sugar). Here are a few of our favorite options and why we’d like to use them:
Agave syrup: Agave is often used as a sweetener with margaritas because it’s used to make tequila! It’s easy to find these days at most grocery stores. Simple syrup: This is the classic cocktail sweetener; you can make your own at home! Maple syrup: We love using maple syrup to sweeten cocktails: it gives a nuanced sweetness. (See our Whiskey Sour and Gin Fizz). Honey: Honey works as a natural sweetener, too!
When to serve a mango margarita
The mango margarita is perfect for anytime you’d serve a regular margarita! Serve this mango cocktail as a:
Summer drink Happy hour drink Dinner party drink Cinco de Mayo drink Late night drinks drink Guys or girls night drink Cocktail hour drink
More margarita variations
Do you love getting creative with margaritas? (If you’re here, we think so.) Here are a few more margarita variations you might enjoy: 5 from 2 reviews
Light: Skinny, Virgin, or Frozen Boozy: Mezcal Margarita or Cadillac Margarita Fruity: Peach, Watermelon, Blackberry, Strawberry, Pineapple, Pineapple Jalapeno Spicy: Jalapeno Margarita or Cucumber Jalapeno Margarita Unique: Italian Margarita or Beer Margarita Batch: Margarita Pitcher, Margarita Mix
Last updated: March 2021
