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Mango Chili Margarita

Mango Chili Margarita: The Ultimate Sweet & Spicy Cocktail

The Mango Chili Margarita is a perfect balance of sweet, spicy, and citrusy flavors. Made with ripe mango, fresh lime juice, and a spicy chili-salt rim, this cocktail is bold, refreshing, and full of tropical flair. Whether served on the rocks or blended, it’s a fantastic drink for summer parties, taco nights, or whenever you crave a flavorful cocktail.

  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: 1 serving

Ingredients

🍹 Margarita Mix:

  • πŸ₯­ 1 ripe mango, peeled, pitted, and cubed (or Β½ cup mango purΓ©e)
  • πŸ₯ƒ 2 oz silver tequila (best tequila for margaritas)
  • 🍊 1 oz triple sec (or orange liqueur)
  • πŸ‹ 1 oz fresh lime juice
  • 🍊 Β½ cup fresh orange juice
  • 🍯 1 tbsp agave nectar (adjust to taste)
  • ❄️ 1 cup ice (for blending or shaking)

🌢️ Chili-Salt Rim:

  • 🌢️ 1 tsp chili powder
  • πŸ§‚ ΒΌ tsp sea salt
  • πŸ‹ 1 lime wedge (for rimming the glass)

πŸ›‘ Optional Garnishes:

  • 🌢️ Thin chili slices (for extra spice!)
  • πŸ‹ Lime wedge
  • πŸ₯­ Mango slice

Instructions

1️⃣ Prepare the Chili-Salt Rim

βœ… Rub a lime wedge πŸ‹ around the rim of your glass.
βœ… Mix chili powder & salt πŸŒΆοΈπŸ§‚ on a small plate.
βœ… Dip the rim into the mixture to coat evenly.

2️⃣ Blend the Margarita

βœ… In a blender, combine:

  • πŸ₯­ Mango chunks or purΓ©e
  • πŸ₯ƒ Tequila
  • 🍊 Triple Sec
  • πŸ‹ Lime juice
  • 🍊 Orange juice
  • 🍯 Agave nectar
  • ❄️ Ice

βœ… Blend until smooth and creamy.

3️⃣ Serve & Garnish

βœ… Fill a rimmed glass with ice ❄️ (if serving on the rocks).
βœ… Pour the margarita mix into the glass.
βœ… Garnish with a lime wedge, chili slice, or mango piece.

πŸ’‘ Pro Tip: Want a frozen margarita? Use frozen mango and extra ice ❄️!

Notes

  • Make it spicier 🌢️: Add fresh jalapeΓ±o slices or a dash of hot sauce to the blend.
  • Make it sweeter 🍯: Adjust the agave nectar based on your mango’s ripeness.
  • For a mocktail 🍹: Swap tequila and triple sec for club soda or extra orange juice.
  • For extra citrus punch 🍊: Add a splash of grapefruit juice.
  • Author: Astrid
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Cocktails
  • Method: Blended / Shaken
  • Cuisine: Mexican, Tropical
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 glass
  • Calories: 195 kcal
  • Sugar: 30 g
  • Sodium: 740 mg
  • Fat: 0.4 g
  • Saturated Fat: 0 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 26.5 g
  • Fiber: 1.4 g
  • Protein: 1 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg