Spicy Mango Margarita with Chili Lime
Fresh and Spicy Mango Margaritas, with a chili lime salty rim, are gorgeous as well as delicious. Easy to make with just a few ingredients.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Total Time10 minutes mins
Course: Cocktails, Drinks
Cuisine: American, Mexican, Tex Mex
Servings: 2 8-ounce drinks
Calories: 235kcal
- 1 teaspoon Tajin seasoning or other chili lime salt mix, for rim of glass
- 8 ounces Mango cubes, frozen
- 8 ounces orange juice
- 6 ounces gold or white tequila
- 2 ounces lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 3 ounces Grand Marnier or Cointreau (or other orange liqueur)
- 3 Tablespoons simple syrup, (chilled is best)
- 0.5 lime, for garnish
- 8 ounces ice, optional, for the glasses (on the rocks)
Slice half a lime into 2 thin rounds for garnish and cut an additional piece for 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 2 glasses then turn the glasses upside down and place into the Tajin to coat the rim. Let dry while preparing mango margaritas.
Add all remaining ingredients, except ice, to a blender.
Puree until smooth.
Pour into glasses and add lime wedge on the rim. If desired add the ice for margaritas on the rocks, and serve.
Want to make these Spicy Mango Margaritas ahead of time? Here's how:
- Make the margarita mixture as directed above
- If serving over the rocks store mixture in a sealed airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days and then just pour over ice
- If serving frozen margaritas store them in the freezer for up to one week, thaw slightly, and re-blend before serving
- Want more info on how to make Simple Syrup? Check out our full step-by-step post and you'll be an expert!
Calories: 235kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 193mg | Potassium: 486mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 31g | Vitamin A: 1469IU | Vitamin C: 107mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 2mg