Description
Refreshing spicy mango jalapeño margarita beckons with tropical zest and fiery kick. Mexican cocktail blends sweet mangoes, tequila, and jalapeño heat for adventurous drinkers who crave complex flavor combinations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 oz (60 ml) tequila (silver or reposado)
- 1 oz (30 ml) triple sec (or orange liqueur)
- ¾ cup (180 ml) fresh mango chunks (or mango puree)
- 1 oz (30 ml) fresh lime juice (about 1 lime)
- ⅔ jalapeno slices (adjust for spice level)
- ½ oz (15 ml) agave syrup or honey (adjust to taste)
- ¾ ice cubes
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) Tajin or chili salt
- 1 lime wedge
- Extra jalapeno slices
- Fresh mango chunks
Instructions
- Glass Preparation: Glide a lime wedge around the rim and coat with Tajin or chili salt. Fill with ice cubes and reserve.
- Flavor Foundation: In a cocktail shaker, muddle jalapeno slices with lime juice and agave syrup, extracting their fiery essence and aromatic profile.
- Mango Transformation: Puree fresh mango chunks with minimal water until smooth and silky. For convenience, substitute with pre-made mango puree.
- Cocktail Fusion: Add tequila, triple sec, mango puree, and ice to the jalapeno-infused shaker. Shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds, allowing ingredients to chill and meld together.
- Elegant Serving: Strain the vibrant mixture into the prepared glass, letting the liquid cascade gracefully over the ice.
- Final Flourish: Adorn with delicate jalapeno slices, a tangy lime wedge, and succulent mango chunks to enhance visual appeal and flavor complexity.
Notes
- Balance Spice Carefully: Adjust jalapeno quantity based on personal heat tolerance; remove seeds for milder version or include for extra kick.
- Maximize Mango Flavor: Use ripe, sweet mangoes for optimal puree texture and natural sweetness; blend thoroughly to ensure smooth consistency.
- Perfect Ice Technique: Use fresh, high-quality ice cubes to prevent watering down the cocktail; consider large, slow-melting cubes for longer-lasting chill.
- Customize Dietary Needs: Substitute agave with honey or sugar-free alternatives for low-carb version; use gluten-free tequila for celiac-friendly option.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Drinks, Cocktails
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 15 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg