Mango Margarita

Sunshine hued Mango Margarita made with fresh mango and tequila reposado.

Mango Margaritas - lacocinadeleslie.com

It's time once again for one of my favorite foodie holidays...National Margarita Day! And it's also time for my good friend girlichef's annual Margarita Party with some of our food blogging friends.

I love me a good margarita, whether I'm ordering one at a restaurant or making them at home. One of my all-time favorite margaritas is a sweet mango margarita made with tequila reposado. During the cold winter months when fresh mangos are no where to be found I make this margarita with canned mango, but now that spring has made an early appearance here in Mexico I added some fresh mango which helps intensify the flavor and the gorgeous sunshine-y hue. Whether you decide to use fresh or canned mango, you're in for a quite a treat because this mango margarita is like sunshine in a glass.


Margarita de Mango - lacocinadeleslie.com

Mango Margaritas
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Ingredients:
  • 3 cups mango nectar 
  • 2 ripe mangos, peeled and cut in cubes
  • 1-1/2 cups tequila reposado (I used Don Julio) 
  • 3/4 cup orange liqueur (I used Licor 43)
  • 1 cup simple syrup 
  • 1/2 cup fresh lime juice  
  • Ice 

Directions:
Moisten rims of 4 to 6 glasses with lime wedges. Dip moistened rims in salt. Chill glasses in freezer until ready to serve. Puree the mango juice with the fresh mango in a blender or food processor until smooth. In a pitcher combine the mango puree, tequila, orange liqueur, simple syrup, and lime juice. Stir to mix well. Serve over ice in salt-rimmed glasses. ¡Salud! 

Mango Margarita recipe - lacocinadeleslie.com

Don't forget to check out these delicious margarita-inspired recipes from our friends around the blogsphere. Happy Margarita Day!  

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18 comments

  1. Oh yes, a little sunshine in a glass is EXACTLY what I need today. I love mango...but now I'm wondering if I've ever had it in a marg (wha!?). Beautiful, amiga!

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  2. This looks fabulous, Leslie. Thanks for sharing with #nationalmargaritaday. I am going to have to track down from Licor 43.

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  3. This looks DIVINE Leslie! Mango is one of my favorite fruits. Adding it to a margarita has taken it to an entire different level.

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  4. Sister Susy loves all things mango, so I will be saving this recipe for the next time we see each other.

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  5. Gorgeous color! Im looking forward to trying a mango marg! (I like how that roles off the tongue...mango marg) Anyway....Happy National Margarita Day!!

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  6. I could sip on this all afternoon! Nothing wrong w that right? :) I made a frozen mango margarita a while back and loved it. Can't wait to try this recipe.

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  7. Ohhh mango is always my first choice when celebrating with family or friends. Everyone loves mangoes, beautiful margarita Leslie. can't wait to try!

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  8. Mango would taste perfect right about now. I ready for a taste of the tropics since I'm surrounded by snow!

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  9. This looks delicious. Love mango in my margaritas!

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  10. Gracias, amiga! And thank you so much for hosting our virtual margarita party! It's one of the best parties of the year! :D

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  11. I'm sure Sister Susy is going to LOVE this mango margarita!

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  12. h heck yea mango margaritas are one of my favorites! I originally wanted to do that flavor but I had a ton of blood oranges to use up

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  13. This looks perfect!! I could sure go for one right now!

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  14. Thank you for sharing this! Passing it along...and it looks so yummy!

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  15. tacos de carnitas and adobo frijoles recipe to!!

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  16. Yes please to your fantastic mango margarita. Looks and sounds like the perfect cocktail to me.

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  17. Tortas de camaron con nopales is a go to meal during Cuaresma.

    Thanks for the recipes It gets hard sometimes thInking of meatless meals

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  18. Hi Leslie! This sounds so delicious and refreshing...I am a huge fan of Mango and need to be better about making cocktails at home! Thanks for sharing :)

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