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    Home » Tequila » Easy Mango Margarita

    Published: Apr 6, 2021 by Anna · This post may contain affiliate links, which means we make a small commission off items you purchase at no additional cost to you.

    Easy Mango Margarita

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    No beach vacation planned? You don’t have to wait for your next warm-weather escape to enjoy a tropical cocktail. This quick and easy Mango Margarita recipe is like chillin' poolside at your favorite resort - all from the comfort of your home.

    Two lowball glasses of mango margarita. Garnished with fresh lime wedges. this recipe

    What makes this recipe special

    • While we all love a good frozen cocktail, sometimes quick and easy is the way to go. This drink does not require a blender to make magic in a glass. It's served on the rocks, which means all you need to do is measure, shake and pour.
    • Not a fan of peeling mangoes? Me neither. Get all the same luscious tropical mango flavor by using inexpensive mango nectar in this cocktail instead of fresh fruit.
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    • What makes this recipe special
    • Ingredients
    • Instructions
    • FAQS
    • Expert tips for making mango margaritas
    • More margarita recipes
    • Recipe

    Ingredients

    This Mango Margarita has only 5 ingredients: 

    Ingredients to make mango margaritas, including tequila, orange liqueur and mango nectar.

    Note: Mango nectar and mango juice may be used interchangeably in this recipe but mango nectar easier to find in the grocery store (and less expensive, too). I also like that you can buy it in individual cans for less waste.

    Instructions

    It takes just a few minutes to whip up a margarita on the rocks. Super easy!

    Rimming cocktail glass with lime wedge and salt.

    Rim a cocktail glass with lime juice and dip rim in salt. Set aside.

    Adding juice and liqueurs to a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
    Adding liqueur and juice to a mason jar cocktail shaker filled with ice.

    Add all ingredients to ice-filled cocktail shaker or mason jar.

    Shaking cocktail in mason jar and pouring into cocktail glass filled with ice.

    Shake vigorously and strain into salt-rimmed cocktail glass filled with ice.

    FAQS

    What tequila should I use?


    Blanco or silver tequila is perfect for this Mango Margarita. Be sure to select bottles that are 100% agave. Otherwise, you might be drinking "tequila" that is mixed with other "stuff" and likely responsible for nasty hangovers.

    Which orange liqueur or triple sec should I use?


    This is a personal preference and really up to your budget.

    Triple sec is basically a generic orange liqueur. We really like Drillaud triple sec. Cointreau and Grand Marnier are common top-shelf brands of orange liqueur.

    What glasses should I serve margaritas in?


    Traditional margarita glasses are wide-rimmed and stemmed. But we prefer this margarita on the rocks served in a lowball glass.

    How do I make a virgin Mango Margarita?


    Omit the tequila and orange liqueur, slightly increase mango nectar, and add a bit of lime or mango flavored seltzer water (or even plain club soda) to the remaining ingredients.

    How can I batch this recipe for a crowd?


    Multiply the recipe by the number of guests and pour all ingredients into a large pitcher. Stir and refrigerate for a few hours. Set out a salt rimming station and a bucket of ice for self-serving.

    Lowball glasses filled with Mango Margarita, rimmed with salt and garnished with fresh lime wedges.

    Expert tips for making mango margaritas

    Don't have a cocktail shaker? Use a large mason jar instead!

    Fresh lime juice is always best in cocktails. Bottled lime juice contains preservatives that dull the flavor and can create an imbalanced drink.

    Serving a crowd? Simply multiply the ingredients by the number of drinks needed and serve in a pitcher instead of shaking drinks individually. You can even make it ahead of time and keep it in the fridge for a few hours. Set out a salt rimming station and a bucket of ice for self-serving.

    Make your own simple syrup! It's cheaper and so easy to make at home. For a small batch, just bring 1 cup of water and 1 cup of sugar to a boil. Once the sugar melts, turn off the heat and allow to cool completely. Any leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to a month.

    Want to learn more? Check out our complete guide for how to make simple syrup, including infused syrups!

    More margarita recipes

    • Short salt rimmed glasses filled with margaritas. Blood oranges for garnish.
      Blood Orange Margaritas
    • Watermelon margarita in an ice filled glass rimmed with salt and garnished with lime wedges.
      Watermelon Margaritas
    • Grapefruit Margarita in a chili rimmed lowball glass.
      Spicy Grapefruit Margarita

    You can find many more tequila drinks in our archives.

    
    
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    Recipe

    Lowball glass filled with mango margarita and garnished with a fresh lime wedge.

    Easy Mango Margaritas

    Garnish With Lemon
    Relive that relaxing beach vacation with this smooth Mango Margarita recipe. Mix them up in minutes to get your margarita fix anytime - no blender required!  
    4.66 from 35 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Total Time 5 mins
    Course Tequila
    Cuisine American
    Servings 1 cocktail
    Calories 292 kcal
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    Equipment

    • Citrus Juicer
    • Cocktail Shaker
    • Mini Measuring Beaker Set

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 ounces mango nectar
    • 2 ounces silver tequila
    • 1 ounce Cointreau or other orange liqueur
    • 1 ounce fresh lime juice
    • ½ ounce simple syrup
    • lime wedges and kosher salt, for rimming the glasses

    Instructions
     

    Rim the glass:

    • Run a lime wedge around the rim of a glass. Invert glass and dip rim in a shallow plate of kosher salt until entire rim is covered in salt. Set aside.

    Make the margarita:

    • Place mango nectar, tequila, Cointreau, lime juice and simple syrup in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake vigorously for at least 30 seconds.
    • Pour margarita into prepared glass. Garnish with additional lime wedge, if desired.

    Notes

    Nectar vs juice

    Mango nectar and mango juice may be used interchangeably in this recipe but mango nectar easier to find in the grocery store (and less expensive, too). I also like that you can buy it in individual cans for less waste.

    Batch cocktail recipe

    Want to make more than one margarita? Simply multiply the ingredients by the number of servings needed.

    Make Ahead Instructions

    Make a pitcher of these mango margaritas ahead of time (without ice) and store in the refrigerator until guests arrive. Don't forget to give the pitcher a good stir before serving.

    Make a virgin margarita

    Omit the tequila and orange liqueur, slightly increase mango nectar, and add a bit of lime or mango flavored seltzer water (or even plain club soda) to the remaining ingredients.

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    Nutrition

    Serving: 8ouncesCalories: 292kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 14mgPotassium: 65mgFiber: 1gSugar: 27gVitamin A: 407IUVitamin C: 17mgCalcium: 16mgIron: 1mg

    Nutrition info not guaranteed to be accurate.

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    Hi, I’m Anna, a former corporate communications nerd turned food fanatic. Turns out I like cooking for others A LOT more than explaining HR policies to them. C’mon over!

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    Comments

    1. Natalie says

      April 10, 2021 at 10:28 pm

      4 stars
      This drink was delicious. It will have you feeling really mellow. Prefect drink for patio conversations, poolside or Oceanside view watching...... I will definitely make again.’mmm

      Reply
    2. Shababa says

      January 06, 2021 at 11:49 am

      Hi, can you make this 1-2 days ahead of time for a big party?

      Reply
      • Anna says

        January 06, 2021 at 12:23 pm

        Hi Shababa, I suggest making the batch no more than one day before you serve them. Cheers!

        Reply

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