Spicy Jalapeño Mango Margarita

Why We Love This Recipe

• Frozen or on the rocks: Take your pick! We've included both options in this recipe so you can enjoy these spicy jalapeño mango margaritas however you prefer.
• Quick and easy: With only 5 ingredients, these mango margaritas are super easy to make and guaranteed to be a crowd pleaser.
• Margarita paradise: We absolutely love margaritas (see Pineapple Margarita, Blueberry Margarita, Blood Orange Margarita for more excitement). They're so refreshing, easy to make, and extremely versatile! Plus, they're best paired with tacos, and we'll take any excuse to make more tacos.
• Sweet and spicy: Sweet, juicy mango is the perfect counterpart to spicy jalapeño simple syrup. This cocktail is both sweet and spicy, making it the perfect refreshing summer recipe! Warning: they're a bit addictive, so don't drink too quickly!

Ingredients

Here's what you'll need to make these spicy jalapeño mango margaritas:

Ingredient Notes

• Mango juice/nectar: We recommend using unsweetened 100% mango juice for this recipe, otherwise it may be too sweet with the simple syrup. Mango juice is often marketed as mango nectar, so be on the lookout for both words when you're shopping for it.
• Orange liquor: For this recipe, we are using Cointreau, but you can use any orange liquor of choice, including triple sec.
• Tajín: Tajín is a delicious Mexican seasoning blend of chili peppers, lime and salt. It's spicy, tangy and so versatile! We rimmed the glasses with Tajín for a spicy, tangy kick that pairs perfectly with these mango margaritas! Feel free to stick to regular margarita salt if you prefer.
• Simple syrup: If you don’t have time to make jalapeño simple syrup and still want a spicy mango margarita, you can easily muddle 2-3 slices of jalapeño in the glass directly. It probably won't add quite as much spice, but it's a good option if you're short on time.
• Lime juice: Freshly-squeezed lime juice will always taste best!
• Tequila: We used reposado tequila (aged between 2-12 months), but you can use whatever you have on hand, including blanco tequila or even añejo for stronger flavor. You can also use mezcal if preferred for a stronger, smokier flavor.

Instructions

(1) Add the mango juice, tequila, cointreau, simple syrup and lime juice to a cocktail shaker half-filled with ice and shake well.

(2) Set up two plates: one with a bit of water or agave, and another with a thin layer of Tajin. Dip the rim of the glass into the water/agave, and then into the Tajin. Then add a few ice cubes to the glass.

(3) Strain the margaritas between two glasses, garnish with a slice of mango or a lime wedge, and enjoy.

Tips and FAQs

• Jalapeño flavor: If you can't/don't want to make the jalapeño simple syrup, you can instead slice a jalapeño into several small slices, and muddle them in the glass before you pour in the margarita mixture. This is definitely easier, but we think these mango margaritas taste better with the infused syrup.
  • Note: If you're not using the jalapeño syrup, make sure to swap with regular simple syrup or agave nectar.
• Mango juice: This can be a bit tricky to find at the store. Oftentimes, you'll only be able to get ahold of mango nectar, which is typically much thicker than mango juice. To fix this problem, dilute the mango nectar with some water. You can also make your own mango juice by blending up a cup of mango with half a cup of water.
• Infused tequila: Instead of infusing your simple syrup with jalapeño, you can also infused your tequila using the instructions in this post! We made a huge batch of jalapeño infused tequila for a signature cocktail at our wedding and it was a total hit! It's a great thing to have on hand and doesn't go bad.

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