How to Make Mango Margaritas

Liven up your traditional margarita recipe by adding juicy, ripe mangos. The mangos mix with the lime juice, resulting in a delicious fruity beverage that is neither too sweet nor too tangy. Serve these refreshing concoctions at your next party and impress your friends with your creative twist on the traditional margarita.

Things You'll Need

• 6 oz. tequila
• 2 oz. triple Sec
• 6 oz. sweet and sour mix
• 1-1/4 cups cubed ripe mango
• Ice
• Sugar
• Blender

Instructions

Make Frozen Mango Margaritas

1. Add the tequila, triple sec and sweet-and-sour mix to the blender.

2. Place the cubed mango in the blender with the liquid mixture.

3. Blend the ingredients for 10-15 seconds. The mixture should be blended, but not completely smooth.

4. Fill the blender about three-quarters full of ice.

5. Blend for 30 seconds or until the mixture is smooth. Make sure the beverage is well blended and free of ice chips.

6. Prepare the glasses for serving by wetting the rims and dipping them in sugar. The sugar is a substitute for the salt served with traditional margaritas. The sugar compliments the sweetness found in the mangos.

7. Add the frozen mixture to the glasses and serve.

Make Mango Margaritas on the Rocks

1. Combine the tequila, triple sec and sweet-and-sour mix in a blender.

2. Add the cubed mango to the mixture.

3. Blend the ingredients until the margarita concoction is smooth.

4. Prepare serving glasses by wetting the rims and dipping them into the sugar until coated. The sugar will compliment the mango flavor when sipping the margarita.

5. Pour the beverage into glasses over ice.

Tips & Warnings

• Choose mangos that are fully ripe. They should be firm, but yield under hand pressure.

• Use shaved ice if possible. Shaved ice blends more smoothly than cubed ice and works better in cocktails.

• Remove the skin of the mango before adding the fruit to the mixture. Mango skins are tough and not at all tasty.

• Mangos have a pit that can be difficult to cut around with a standard kitchen knife. Try using a mango slicer, which is an affordable kitchen tool that makes preparing mangos a breeze.

• Consider using a cocktail shaker when making margaritas on the rocks. A shaken mixture is usually more blended than a stirred cocktail.

• Be careful not to overload the blender with ice. Too much ice can cause your margaritas to be too thick, making them difficult to pour and drink.