How do I get a salted rim to stick to the glass?

To ensure your Tajín or margarita salt sticks to the side, we recommend rimming your glass with a lime slice or agave. Simply run your juiced lime half along the rim of the glass and dip into a plate of your seasoning of choice.

What are the different varieties of tequila?

There are three main varieties: blanco, reposado and añejo. Blanco (aka silver tequila) is un-aged. It's clear in color and perfect for a wide range of cocktails. Reposado tequila is aged for 2-12 months in oak barrels, while añejo is aged for 1-4 years. The longer the tequila is aged, the stronger and more complex the flavor.

What's the best salt for a margarita rim?

We've found that kosher salt is the best option. Kosher has a larger grain, great flavor, and it's easy to find. Sea salt can work in a pinch, but definitely don't use iodized table salt!

Spicy Jalapeño Mango Margarita

Description

This spicy jalapeño mango margarita is a spicy, fruity, and tropical treat. Mango and a jalapeño simple syrup team up to create the perfect spicy-sweet combination. You can enjoy it on the rocks, frozen and tangy, or extra spicy!

Ingredients

Units Scale

On the rocks:

8 fl oz unsweetened mango juice/nectar
3 fl oz reposado tequila
1 fl oz freshly squeezed lime juice
1 fl oz Cointreau
1 fl oz jalapeño simple syrup

Frozen version:

1 1/2 cups frozen mango
1-1 1/2 cups crushed ice
3 fl oz reposado tequila
1 fl oz freshly squeezed lime juice
1 fl oz Cointreau
1 fl oz jalapeño simple syrup

For the glasses:

2-3 tablespoons of Tajín seasoning
Water, agave or lime wedges to rim the glass

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Instructions

Rim the glasses:

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. For on the rocks version, add in a few ice cubes.

On the rocks:

Add the mango juice, tequila, cointreau, simple syrup and lime juice to a cocktail shaker half-filled with ice and shake well.
Strain the margaritas between two glasses, garnish with a slice of mango or a lime wedge, and enjoy.

Frozen version:

Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth and creamy. Pour into rimmed glass and enjoy.

Notes

1 fl oz = 30 mL = 1 standard shot glass

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.

Jalapeño: If you can't/don't want to make the jalapeño simple syrup (recipe here), you can instead slice a jalapeño into several small slices, and muddle them in the glass before you pour in the margarita mixture. Note: If you're not using the jalapeño syrup, make sure to swap with regular simple syrup or agave nectar.

For a mocktail version, omit the tequila and orange liqueur, substituting in ½-1 ounce of orange juice.

Big batch cocktail: This cocktail is great for entertaining and can easily be made in a pitcher ahead of time! Just quadruple the listed quantities and stir well again before serving.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Category: Cocktails
Method: No Cook
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size:
Calories: 246
Sugar: 29.1 g
Sodium: 7.8 mg
Fat: 0.1 g
Carbohydrates: 31 g
Fiber: 0.4 g
Protein: 0.2 g