Looking to spice up your cocktail game with a really good margarita? Try this Spicy Mango Margarita recipe! It’s a refreshing, easy cocktail to make with big tropical flavors and a hint of spice.
Indulge your taste buds in a tantalizing fusion of flavors with our spicy mango margarita recipe!
This exotic twist on the classic margarita recipe is a perfect balance of spices and tropical sweetness. The result is a great margarita that’s both refreshing and boldly satisfying.
Prepare to embark on a flavor adventure that will transport you to sun-soaked beaches with every sip of our unforgettable spicy mango margarita.
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🌟 Why this recipe works
These homemade spicy mango margaritas are:
- easy to make using simple ingredients you can easily find in most grocery stores and liquor stores.
- just the right balance of sweet and spicy.
- light and refreshing.
- the perfect cocktail to pair with so many different dishes!
🥭 Ingredient notes
Seven ingredients create the perfect balance of sweet and slightly spicy in a cool, refreshing tropical cocktail.
- Mango – You can use fresh mangoes or frozen mango cubes. If using frozen, be sure to thaw out the cubes before using. I love the big tropical flavors that sweet mangoes bring to any cocktail!
- Tequila – I find the best tequila to use for this cocktail is a Blanco Tequila.
- Triple Sec – This is an orange-flavored liqueur that you can find in most liquor stores.
- Mango Habanero Syrup – You can either make your own mango habañero simply syrup (see recipe card Notes for instructions). Or, you can buy mango habañero syrup online. Use more or less depending on your preferred spice level.
- Lime juice – Fresh lime juice adds a citrus flavor that is a great complement to the fresh mango.
- Chili powder salt rim – Chili powder and salt create the perfect combination of cocktail glass garnish around the rim of the glass to complement this delicious cocktail!
Optional:
- Add some fresh jalapeno slices as garnish and/or to the spicy margarita for an extra heat kick.
- Add sliced mango as a garnish or to add more flavor to the cocktail.
🍹Cocktail substitutions
- Want a non-spicy mango habanero margarita? You can use mango nectar or mango juice (or even pineapple juice) without habañero if you don’t like spicy drinks. The flavor will still be delicious!
- No triple sec? No problem! Substitute it with Grand Marnier or Cointreau instead.
✅ Step-by-step instructions
The full list of ingredients and detailed instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post. Here’s a quick photo step-by-step guide to help you make these yummy mango cocktails!
- Mix together the salt and chili powder in a medium shallow bowl or plate.
- Run a lime wedge along the rim of two glasses.
- Place the glasses rim side down into the plate of chili powder salt to coat the rim. Set glasses aside.
- Blend the mango chunks and mango habanero syrup until smooth.
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes. Pour in the mango mixture, then add the tequila, triple sec, and lime juice.
- Shake to mix the ingredients. Pour evenly divided into the two prepared glasses.
Cheers!
👩🏻🍳 Recipe FAQs
Mango nectar and mango syrup are two distinct products. Mango nectar is a beverage made from the pulp or puree of ripe mangoes. It typically contains water, mango puree or juice, sweeteners, and sometimes citric acid for flavor balance. Mango nectar has a smooth, slightly thick consistency similar to fruit juices and is commonly enjoyed as a refreshing drink on its own or used as a base for cocktails and mocktails.
On the other hand, mango syrup is a sweet liquid made by dissolving sugar in water infused with mango flavor. It is primarily used as a flavoring agent rather than a standalone beverage. Mango syrup is often thicker and more concentrated than mango nectar, with a rich, syrupy consistency. It is commonly used in various culinary applications, such as drizzling over pancakes, waffles, or desserts, flavoring iced teas or lemonades, and adding a tropical twist to cocktails or smoothies.
These spicy margaritas are best enjoyed right after they are made.
🍽 Serving ideas
These spicy mango margaritas are the perfect cocktail to accompany a wide variety of dishes.
Serve it for Cinco de Mayo along with Elote Corn Dip, succulent Shrimp Tacos, Instant Pot Shredded Mexican Beef, and Ground Beef Creamy Taco Dip.
Enjoy it on a hot summer day along with Pineapple Mango Salsa and chips, Grilled Bacon-Wrapped Scallop Skewers, or Grilled Salmon with Lemon and Herbs.
🍳 Kitchen tools and equipment
Ready to make this recipe? Here are the kitchen tools and equipment you’ll need:
- Blender – Use a high-speed blender to blend the fruit.
- Cocktail shaker – You’ll need a classic cocktail shaker to mix the ingredients up.
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Spicy Mango Margarita
Equipment
Ingredients
For the rim
- 2 teaspoons course salt
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
For the margaritas
- 1 cup cubed fresh mango
- 3 ounces mango habanero syrup
- 4 ounces tequila
- 1½ ounces triple sec
- 3 ounces lime juice
Instructions
- Mix together the salt and chili powder in a medium shallow bowl or plate. Run a lime wedge along the rim of two glasses then place the glasses rim side down into the plate of chili powder salt to coat the rim. Set glasses aside.
- In a blender, blend the mango cubes and mango habanero syrup until smooth.
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes. Pour in the mango mixture, then add the tequila, triple sec, and lime juice.
- Shake to mix the ingredients. Pour evenly divided into the two prepared glasses. Cheers!
Notes
- add 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 cup water, and 1/2 of a habanero pepper to a small saucepan.
- Stir frequently and cook on low until the sugar is dissolved,.
- Remove from the heat and allow the habanero sit un-disturbed and steep for 15 minutes.
- Using a fine mesh sieve, strain the mixture into a jar.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
