Spicy Mango Margaritas with Chili Lime

Spicy Mango Margaritas with Chili Lime are frosty and refreshing with a little kick!

Margaritas are so popular because let’s face it, they are delicious! They are a perfect blended marriage of sweet and tangy flavors

This blender version is a favorite because it has a sweet mango flavor and fresh orange juice along with tart lime juice. Is it Happy Hour yet?

We’ve added Tajin seasoning, which is a blend of chili peppers, lime, and sea salt around the rim of the glass because it’s popular in Mexico (and in SoCal) to sprinkle Tajin on cut pieces of mango. And, it’s gorgeous!

Our recipe makes two chilled glasses of margaritas but these can easily be doubled or tripled to make a bigger batch for your next get-together, and they’re perfect for Cinco de Mayo.

Mango Margarita Ingredients

See the recipe card below for exact quantities and instructions

• Mango ~ we use organic frozen mango chunks to make this recipe super simple but you can use fresh mango or mango puree, if you prefer
• Fresh Orange Juice – or a high quality premade juice
• Tequila ~ gold or white works best
• Fresh Lime Juice – be sure to use fresh squeezed
• Grand Marnier ~ or any other orange liqueur /orange liquor such as Cointreau or Triple Sec
• Simple Syrup ~ or substitute agave nectar or honey. For a complete tutorial visit our post on How to Make Simple Syrup
• Tajin Seasoning – for the chili-lime salt rim. Or any chili powder lime salt mix ~ for the rim of the glass ~ if you want it less spicy just use salt on the rim of your glass
• Fresh Lime Wedge ~ for garnish, or a slice of lime for each glass
• Ice cubes ~ if you want your margarita on the rocks or super slushy
• OPTIONAL, slice of Jalapeño – want to increase the spice level? Add fresh jalapeño slices!

How to make Spicy Mango Margaritas

• These drinks are quick to mix up in a high-speed blender. Everything is added together and blended in just a few minutes.
• The key to this super frosty cold Mango Margarita is to have all of the ingredients very cold before blending. So put everything (except the Tajin) in the refrigerator before blending, if possible.
• If the mango cubes are frozen you don’t need to add ice to the ingredients.
• This recipe can be a frozen margarita or on the rocks.
• If you want your cocktail on the rocks just add ice to the glass before pouring in the blended margarita.
• If you don’t have a blender use mango puree / mango nectar (thickened mango juice) and shake vigorously in a cocktail shaker instead.

First Step:

The first step is to prepare the rim of the glasses with chili lime salt seasoning. We use Tajin brand.

• Slice half of a lime into 2 thin rounds or wedges for garnish and cut an additional piece for rubbing on the rim of the glasses
• Shake Tajin, or chili lime salt, into a shallow dish or small plate
• Rub a cut lime wedge around the rim of each margarita glass
• Turn the glasses upside down and place the glass into the Tajin to coat the rim
• Let dry while preparing the Mango Margaritas

Step Two:

• In a blender, add frozen mango cubes, orange juice, tequila, lime juice, Grand Marnier, and simple syrup.
• If desired add 2 fresh jalapeno slices for an extra spicy kick.
• Secure the lid and blend on high speed until well blended.
• Want an extra slushy margarita? Add 1 cup of ice to the blender, as well, before blending.
• Want it on the rocks instead? Blend, add ice to the glass, and pour the margarita over the ice.
• Add to prepared glasses and garnish with a slice of lime.
• Enjoy!

Choosing the best ingredients

TEQUILA:

• Any mid to upper-priced tequila will work well for margaritas. We prefer gold or white tequila, but silver tequila is also a good option. We use white tequila in our Paloma’s, as well, and it is also referred to as Blanco tequila

GRAND MARNIER / Orange Liqueur:

• These mango margs are sweet with orange flavor from both the fresh orange juice and the Grand Marnier, which is an orange liqueur. You can substitute any other orange liqueur, such as Cointreau, Triple Sec, or Curaçao.
• Adding a shot of Grand Marnier to any margarita makes it a “Cadillac Margarita”.

MANGOS:

• Peak mango season in the U.S. is June through August when the trees overflow with fresh mangos. The flesh is a golden-orange color with a sweet-tart flavor. 
• Mangos contain long seeds, which makes cutting them a bit of a chore, so we usually opt for organic frozen pre-cut mango chunks. It makes this recipe quick to blend up and ensures a cold margarita. If you want to cut your own ripe mango and freeze the pieces before using that also works well.

How to make Simple Syrup:

Depending on how sweet your oranges are you can adjust the amount of simple syrup in this recipe, or if you like a more tart drink simply leave it out altogether.

Simple syrup is easy to make with equal parts sugar and water. Here’s how:

• Heat 1/2 cup water in a saucepan over medium heat until hot
• Stir in 1/2 cup sugar and cook until it is fully dissolved
• Steep for about 15 minutes with the heat off
• Cool to room temperature and then chill in a glass jar
• There will be extra syrup but you can store it for up to 3 months in the refrigerator to make lots of interesting cocktails such as the Lemon Drop Martini or our refreshing Cucumber Mint Cocktail
• For a full tutorial with step-by-step photos refer to our popular post about Simple Syrup

Perfect pairings for Spicy Mango Margaritas

These fruity margaritas pair well with Mexican food and are the perfect drink for Cinco de Mayo along with our Carne Asada and Grilled Corn with Sweet Chili Sauce. Or try alongside our easy Authentic Carnitas and Spanish Rice, all of which are ideal with this classic margarita!

• Hosting a get-together? Serve these along with our Mini Taco Salad Cups or our easy but healthy Turkey Tacos
• Chile Colorado or Shrimp in Chipotle Sauce are both a perfect match for this spicy mango margarita recipe
• Our easy Chili Verde Recipe is a great match, as well as a big basket of salty tortilla chips with a side of zesty Salsa Verde

Big Batch Variation

• You can double or triple the recipe for these spicy drinks with no changes