This Mango Margarita is refreshing and tropical, with fresh lime juice for just the right amount of bright balance. Made with frozen mango, it’s a recipe you’ll bring out anytime you’ve got Mexican food on the menu!
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You’re 5 minutes away from the best mango margarita you’ve ever tasted!
Step away from the bottled mango margarita mix! It takes the same amount of time to make a mango marg from scratch when you start with frozen mango.
This, my friends, is the secret to mango margarita success. Fresh mangoes can be finicky, but frozen mangoes are always perfectly sweet because they’re picked and packaged at the peak of ripeness.
It’s also the secret to this margarita’s ease. No slicing and pitting and dicing, just throw some frozen mango cubes into a blender. You can do this!
Let’s talk about what makes this recipe a standout.
- Bright and Balanced. I’m not a fan of cloyingly sweet cocktails, so you’re not going to get that here. It’s fruity, sweet, and tropical, but each serving has the juice of a whole lime to bring lots of tart brightness to balance the mango.
- No Special Equipment Needed. Just a blender! If you don’t have a full bar set-up, you’ll appreciate not having to improvise a cocktail shaker and such.
- Never Disappoints. When you start with sweet frozen mango (and not a bottled mixer!), you can’t go wrong.
If you adore margaritas as much as I do, don’t miss my Spicy Margarita Recipe and this St. Germain Margarita!
Ingredients and Substitutions
You’ll find the full list of ingredients in the recipe card below, but here are some notes to keep in mind.
- Frozen Mango. If you want to use fresh mangoes, you’re still going to have to freeze it to get that thick frozen margarita vibe. (If they’re not frozen, the margarita will still be delicious, just not quite as thick.)
- Blanco Tequila. Clean and crisp to let the mango shine.
- Fresh Lime Juice. Don’t use bottled! Fresh has a more vibrant, dynamic flavor.
- Cointreau or Triple Sec. Adds a subtle orange flavor.
- Agave Nectar. You can swap in simple syrup if you’d like, but agave is the more authentic choice.
- Ice. More ice will make a thicker margarita, but just keep in mind it will also water down the flavor, so be careful about how much you add.
- Salt. Just a pinch enhances all the flavors.
- Tajin and Lime. For rimming the glass.
Step-By-Step Instructions
Rim the Glass (photo 1). Run a lime wedge around the rim of your glass, then dip it into Tajin to coat.
Blend the Base (photo 2). In a high-speed blender, combine the frozen mango, tequila, lime juice, Cointreau, agave, and a pinch of salt. Blend until smooth.
Adjust the Texture (photo 3). Add a couple of small handfuls of ice and blend again. Continue adding ice until you reach your desired thickness. Taste and adjust.
Serve. Pour into glasses, garnish with lime wedges, and enjoy immediately. ENJOY!
Recipe Variations
- Heat Things Up. Add jalapeño or a pinch of cayenne to the blender.
- Make It Mocktail. Skip the alcohol and add a little extra lime juice and sparkling water.
What to Serve with Mango Margaritas
- Tacos. Taco night is so much better when it includes a mango margarita! Try my Salmon Tacos or Shrimp Tacos
- Other Tex-Mex Faves. Like this Healthy Taco Salad or Vegetarian Enchiladas.
- Chips and Dip. My Homemade Guacamole and Corn Salsa are always wins.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups frozen mango chunks about 8 ounces
- ½ cup blanco tequila 4 ounces
- ¼ cup freshly squeezed lime juice 2 ounces; about 2 limes
- 2 tablespoons Cointreau 1 ounce or triple sec
- 2 tablespoons light agave nectar 2 ounces
- Ice
- Pinch kosher salt
- Lime wedges for serving and rimming
- Tajin for rimming
Instructions
- If desired, rim your glasses with tajin by running a lime wedge around the edge to moisten it, then dipping it in tajin to adhere.
- In a high-speed blender, combine the mango, tequila, lime juice, Cointreau, agave, and salt. Blend until smooth.
- Add 2 small handfuls of ice and blend. Blend, then taste and adjust the margarita as desired. If you'd like it thicker, continue adding ice until your desired consistency is reached.
- Pour into glasses and enjoy immediately, garnished with additional lime.
