Mango Margarita Recipe • The Wicked Noodle (2024)

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This mango margarita recipe is refreshing and perfect for a backyard party or Cinco de Mayo celebration! Serve as-is or spice them up with a little muddled jalapeño.

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Frozen Mango Margarita Ingredients

  • Frozen Mango
  • Lime Juice from fresh limes
  • Tequila Blanco (aka Silver)
  • Grand Marnier
  • Sugar
  • Ice
  • Jalapeño Slices (optional)

Fresh or canned mangos can be used in place of frozen mango but you may need more ice or try freezing the mango prior. Pineapple would also be delicious substitute.

(Scroll down to the bottom for the printable recipe card with exact measurements and instructions.)

Mango Margarita Recipe Tips

  • Salt the Rim: Add margarita salt or sea salt to the rim of your glass, if you prefer. Tajin or a any chili salt is great too especially when it’s a spicy mango margarita.
  • Rim the co*cktail Glass with Lime: Before adding the salt rim the glass with lime first.
  • Make Mocktails: Switch the tequila and Grand Marnier in equal portions with water and orange juice for a virgin Mango Margarita.
  • Don’t Overdo the Ice: The frozen mango reduces the need for a lot of ice. Add a small quantity of ice, adding more until the texture is right.
  • Don’t Overblend: Over-blending can turn the margarita into juice
  • Keep the Margaritas Slushy: Chill the glasses and the blender pitcher before preparing the drinks.

Make it a Spicy Mango Margarita

Simply adding jalapeño as a garnish alone will not give this drink heat that is needed to make it spicy. If you prefer your margarita hot, then you’ll need to add the jalapeño before blending. Here are several ways to do this.

Different Ways to Make it Spicy

  1. Blend the jalapeño slices and then add rest of ingredients to the blender.
  2. Muddle the jalapeños and add to blender with all ingredients.
  3. Use jalapeño simple syrup.

Make it a Mango Margarita on the Rocks

If you prefer a mango margarita on the rocks, substitute the frozen mango with 3/4 cup mango juice and stir and shake instead of blending.

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Best Tequila for Margaritas

Tequila Blanco also known as Silver is the perfect tequila for a margarita. Tequila Reposado and Tequila Añejo are great tequilas for sipping or on the rocks but generally too pricey to be used in a margarita, where the taste difference is diminished by all the ingredients.

Grand Marnier Substitute

This recipe calls for Grand Marnier which is an orange liqueur. The orange liqueur balances out the lime juice with its sweetness and of course, add notes of orange to the mango margarita. There are also hints of vanilla and oak in Grand Marnier.

Did you know adding a shot of Grand Marnier to any margarita makes it a “Cadillac Margarita.”

Grand Marnier Substitute

If you don’t have Grand Marnier, any orange flavored liqueur will work. Of course, this may slightly change the flavor but will work just fine.

  • Triple Sec
  • Cointreau
  • Orange Curaçao

Alcohol Free Substitute

These substitutes will work in a pinch and are more affordable options to the higher priced orange liqueurs.

  • Orange Extract
  • Orange Juice
  • Orange Concentrate

Try some with this Cherry-Chipotle Salsa – they’re great together!

Here are more tasty Margaritas and South of the Border recipes to try:

  • Cucumber Margarita
  • Beer Margarita
  • Pomegranate Margarita
  • Cinco de Mayo Recipes
  • Taco Recipes for Taco Night
  • Mexican Dessert Recipes
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Mango Margarita

Yield: 3

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes

This mango margarita is the most delicious margarita and can be made frozen, on the rocks, spicy and even as a mocktail.

Ingredients

  • 1 10-ounce bag frozen diced mango
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
  • 3/4 cup (6oz) silver tequila
  • 2 tablespoons Grand Marnier
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 cups ice
  • jalapeño slices (optional)

Instructions

    1. Place all ingredients except for jalapeño slices in high-powered blender (such as a Vitamix). Blend on high until smooth. Serve immediately.
    2. Optional jalapeño slices: Muddle a jalapeño slice (or more to taste) in the bottom of your serving glass before adding blended margarita. Stir well to incorporate jalapeño.

Notes

Add more ice, if necessary, to get the consistency you want.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 3Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 120Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 8mgCarbohydrates: 25gFiber: 2gSugar: 22gProtein: 1g

This data was provided and calculated by Nutritionix.

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FAQs

What is mango margarita made of? ›

Add the frozen mango, lime juice, tequila, and Cointreau to a high-speed blender, and blend until smooth. Then, add the ice, and blend again until the mixture is smooth and frosty. Taste, and adjust the balance if necessary. Finally, enjoy!

How many calories in a frozen mango margarita? ›

Nutrition: One serving of Mango Margarita (frozen) contains 243 calories.

How to make a margarita Wiki? ›

The IBA (IBA Official list of co*cktails) standard is 10:4:3, that is, tequila:triple sec:fresh lime juice. The "Original Margarita" recipe, as given by Cointreau on their website, has slightly more of their own sweet liqueur: 1 part white tequila, 1⁄2 part Cointreau, and 1⁄2 part fresh squeezed lime juice.

What is the secret ingredient in margaritas? ›

We'll just tell you upfront: The secret to a tasty margarita is freshly squeezed lime juice (not the bottled stuff) and—here's the real secret—a splash of fresh OJ. That's right. Fresh-squeezed juice from an actual orange (not an orange-flavored liqueur) will produce a cleaner-tasting, more refreshing margarita.

Is Cointreau or triple sec better? ›

In conclusion, whether you prefer Cointreau or triple sec, both orange liqueurs offer their own unique taste profiles that can be used in a variety of co*cktails. While Cointreau is a premium option with a higher price point and ABV, triple sec is a more affordable and sweeter alternative.

Are frozen margaritas high in sugar? ›

Frozen margarita contains 37 calories per 30 g serving. This serving contains 0 g of fat, 0 g of protein and 4.8 g of carbohydrate. The latter is 4.8 g sugar and 0 g of dietary fiber, the rest is complex carbohydrate. Frozen margarita contains 0 g of saturated fat and 0 mg of cholesterol per serving.

How much sugar is in a mango margarita? ›

Calories in Mango Margarita
Calories320.0
Potassium1,066.0 mg
Total Carbohydrate20.8 g
Dietary Fiber5.3 g
Sugars12.4 g
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Does a frozen margarita have more calories than on the rocks? ›

If you want to know how many calories are in the different versions of the margarita, here is the caloric load of a 4-ounce cup: Frozen Margarita: 248 calories. Margarita on the Rocks: 241 calories. Strawberry Margarita: 275 calories.

How does Jennifer Aniston make her margaritas? ›

"How about you get up on stage and make a margarita? You're really good at that," she says, requesting that Aniston "tell us how" she makes what we're guessing is her signature drink. "Oh, lord, it's barely a recipe. It's basically silver tequila with lime juice shaken and over rocks," Aniston shares.

Do Mexicans drink margaritas? ›

Pay a visit to Mexico, away from all the tourist traps, and you'll have to search long and hard for a Mexican drinking a margarita. The margarita was largely popularized here in the United States, not in Mexico. (In fact, the margarita may have actually been created here in the United States.

Do you need triple sec for margaritas? ›

To balance the co*cktail's acidity, triple sec is absolutely necessary for traditional Margaritas, according to Bailon. “Without triple sec, we fall into a different co*cktail category, which is the sour,” she explains.

What is mango bar made of? ›

Mango Bars are cool and refreshing. Made with mango pulp, milk, powdered milk, sugar and heavy cream; this easy-to-make dessert recipe will be relished by kids and adults alike.

What kind of alcohol is in a margarita? ›

A margarita is a drink made with tequila, lime juice, and orange liqueur. It can be served on the rocks (with ice) or frozen.

What is mango daiquiri made of? ›

Combine half the mango, half the rum, half the vodka, 3/4 cup lemon juice and 1/2 cup sugar syrup in a blender. Blend until smooth. Add half the crushed ice6 cups crushed ice. Blend until just combined.

What are truly margaritas made of? ›

Made with real lime juice concentrate, agave nectar and sea salt to deliver a unique mix of sweet, sour, salty and refreshing flavor in every sip. Bring a Truly pack to your next tailgate for the win!

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