Description
Spicy Mango Jalapeño Margarita blends zesty jalapeño heat with sweet mango nectar, creating a bold cocktail adventure. Refreshing Mexican-inspired flavors dance together, inviting cocktail enthusiasts to savor this fiery, tropical drink.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Spirits and Liqueurs:
- 2 ounces (60 milliliters) tequila (silver or reposado)
- 1 ounce (30 milliliters) triple sec (or orange liqueur)
Fruit and Spice Ingredients:
- ¾ cup (180 milliliters) fresh mango chunks (or mango puree)
- 1 ounce (30 milliliters) fresh lime juice (about 1 lime)
- ⅔ jalapeno slices (adjust for spice level)
- ½ ounce (15 milliliters) agave syrup or honey (adjust to taste)
- 1 lime wedge
- Extra jalapeno slices
- Fresh mango chunks
Garnish and Ice:
- ¾ ice cubes
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) Tajin or chili salt
- 1 lime wedge
Instructions
- Rim the glass with a tangy, spicy coating by running a lime wedge around the edge and dipping into Tajin or chili salt. Fill the glass with ice cubes and set aside.
- Create a spicy base in a cocktail shaker by gently crushing jalapeno slices with lime juice and agave syrup, releasing their intense heat and flavor.
- Transform fresh mango chunks into a silky smooth puree by blending with a small amount of water. If using pre-made mango puree, skip this step.
- Combine tequila, triple sec, mango puree, and a handful of ice into the shaker with the muddled jalapeno mixture. Vigorously shake the ingredients for 15-20 seconds to chill and blend flavors.
- Carefully strain the vibrant cocktail into the prepared glass, allowing the liquid to cascade over the ice.
- Elevate the presentation by garnishing with delicate jalapeno slices, a zesty lime wedge, and a few fresh mango chunks.
- Indulge in the harmonious blend of tropical sweetness and spicy kick, savoring each sip of this exotic margarita.
Notes
- Select ripe, sweet mangoes for the most vibrant flavor and natural sweetness in your cocktail.
- Use fresh jalapenos with bright green color and firm texture to ensure maximum spicy kick and optimal heat level.
- Adjust the spice by removing jalapeno seeds for a milder drink or adding extra slices for more intense heat.
- Consider using a smoky mezcal instead of traditional tequila to add depth and complexity to the margarita’s flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Drinks, Cocktails
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 38 g
- Sodium: 10 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg