Description
Enjoy the vibrant taste of Smoky Mango Margaritas, featuring a luscious blend of ripe mangoes, zesty lime juice, and a touch of mezcal for a smoky twist. This refreshing cocktail is perfect for summer parties or relaxing evenings, guaranteed to elevate your drink experience!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe mangoes, peeled and diced
- 1/2 cup fresh lime juice (about 4–5 limes)
- 1/4 cup agave syrup (adjust to taste)
- 1 cup tequila (preferably a good quality blanco)
- 1/2 cup mezcal (for that smoky flavor)
- 1/4 cup orange liqueur (like Cointreau or Triple Sec)
- Ice cubes
- Smoked sea salt (for rimming the glasses)
- Fresh lime wedges (for garnish)
- Fresh mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Start by taking your ripe mangoes. Make sure they are soft to the touch, which indicates they are ripe and sweet. Cut the mangoes around the pit and scoop out the flesh into a blender.
- Add 1/4 cup of fresh lime juice to the blender. This will help balance the sweetness of the mango and add that zesty kick we love in margaritas.
- Blend the mango and lime juice together until you have a smooth puree. If you prefer a chunkier texture, you can pulse it a few times instead of blending it completely.
- Taste the puree. If you think it needs a little more sweetness, add a tablespoon of agave syrup and blend again. Set the mango puree aside for now.
- In a large pitcher, combine the mango puree, tequila, mezcal, orange liqueur, and the remaining lime juice. Stir well to combine all the ingredients.
- Next, taste the mixture. If you want it sweeter, add more agave syrup, a little at a time, until it reaches your desired sweetness.
- Once youre happy with the flavor, its time to chill the margarita mixture. You can either refrigerate it for about 30 minutes or serve it immediately over ice.
- Take a lime wedge and run it around the rim of each glass. This will help the salt stick.
- On a small plate, spread out some smoked sea salt. You can adjust the amount based on how salty you want the rim to be.
- Dip the rim of each glass into the smoked sea salt, twisting gently to ensure an even coating. Set the glasses aside.
- Fill each prepared glass with ice cubes. I like to use large ice cubes as they melt slower and wont dilute the drink too quickly.
- Pour the margarita mixture over the ice, filling each glass to the top.
- Garnish each margarita with a lime wedge on the rim and a sprig of fresh mint if youre feeling fancy. The mint adds a refreshing aroma that complements the drink beautifully.
Notes
- These margaritas can be made in a pitcher for larger gatherings; simply multiply the ingredients accordingly.
- For a fizzy twist, add a splash of soda water to each glass before serving.
- Feel free to experiment with different fruits for a unique flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes