Mango Jalapeno Margarita

Mango Jalapeno Margarita is a fun cocktail that’s slightly sweet, slightly tart, and has a little kick that’s just enough. Perfect for Taco Tuesday!

I have always been a margarita girl. However, mango and jalapeno?

It really works.  I played with so many flavors, and this one came out the winner.

I LOVE it.

Now generally speaking, I’ve never been a big fan of really sweet drinks. I typically stick to regular margaritas, dirty martinis, and white wine. I’ve never really liked daiquiris, as I prefer my margaritas “on the rocks”.

For this drink I made an exception, given the mango component of the drink. Keep in mind that the consistency isn’t very thick the way typical frozen drinks are, but it is icy. It’s a little thinner, almost a cross between a drink over ice and a frozen drink. Like a smooth icee.

So, if you know me, you know that I’ll find any way to incorporate spiciness into anything. I didn’t anticipate making a margarita, but based on the stuff I had on hand today I just couldn’t resist. I made a simple syrup with fresh jalapeno and it was good. It works so well with the mango and lime. And, once the idea hit me I had to know what this would taste like.

This turned out amazing – even better than I thought it would.

What is in a Mango Jalapeno Margarita?

This is what you’ll need:

Mango – I like to use fresh mango when I can, but you can definitely use mango puree like Mango Real 

Lime – A couple of limes, one squeezed for the juice and the other cut into wedges for garnish and/or squeezing 

Jalapeno – 1 fresh pepper, halved, for the jalapeno simple syrup

Granulated sugar – We’re using regular sugar, NOT powdered or confectioner’s

Tequila – I prefer blanco tequila; my favorites are Teremana, Cazadores, Camarena and Espolon

Cointreau – This isn’t necessary, but floating a little orange liqueur on top of a margarita adds another layer of flavor that’s unique

How Do You Make Mango Jalapeno Margarita?

This is a really easy and straightforward drink recipe. The first thing you’ll want to do is make the jalapeno simple syrup. It’s very simple; add the water, sugar and jalapeno in a small sauce pan and heat until the sugar has melted. Strain it into a jar and then start on the drink.

Blend everything except the Cointreau in a blender with about a cup of ice until smooth. Add more or less mango, lime and tequila to your taste. Add more ice if you want it more slushy. This was the perfect frozen drink. The heat from the jalapeno tames the mango sweetness perfectly, and the lime did a really good job of marrying the two. It’s a beautiful drink.

I have also included my video tutorial for cutting a mango. If you get started with enough time before making the drinks, freeze the mango cubes ahead of time. If you do, account for this when measuring the ice. It will also be more drink and less ice (water).

This margarita tastes like the beach feels.

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Mango Jalapeno Margarita

Yield: 2

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Additional Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

A frosty margarita with flavors of mango, lime and slight warmth of jalapeno simple syrup. Just add chips and salsa for the perfect cocktail hour!

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Ingredients

Jalapeno Syrup

• 1 fresh jalapeno, cut into quarters
• ¾ cup water
• ¾ cup granulated sugar

Mango Jalapeno Margarita

• ½ large mango, diced and frozen
• 1 cup ice
• 4 ounces blanco tequila
• 1 lime, juiced
• 4 tbsp jalapeno syrup
• 1 dash sea salt
• 2 ounces Cointreau, or other orange liqueur

Instructions

1. Make the jalapeno syrup by combining the pepper, water and sugar in a sauce pan over medium-high heat. Stir for about 5 minutes, consistently, until sugar has dissolved.
2. Drain syrup into a mason jar; cover and discard peppers.
3. When the jalapeno syrup has cooled, blend all ingredients except Cointreau in a blender until smooth and pour into two margarita glasses.
4. Float Cointreau on top of each margarita; garnish with lime wedges and jalapeno slices.

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Nutrition Information:

Yield: 2 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 610Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 110mgCarbohydrates: 119gFiber: 2gSugar: 105gProtein: 1g

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