Mango Margaritas lend a tropical twist to the traditional frozen margarita. Most mango margarita mix combines the tastes of mango, lime, and tequila with a dash of triple sec to create an adult style mango smoothie. A mango margarita topped with a mint sprig and whipped cream lends the colors of Mexico to this traditional drink, making it the perfect margarita to drink on Cinco de Mayo!
The most common ingredients needed when making a Mango Margarita are as follows:
- 2 ounces Tequila
- 1/2 ounce triple sec
- 1 1/2 ounces fresh lime juice (optional)
- 3/4 ounce simple syrup (optional)
- 1/2 cup ripe mango, cut into 1 inch cubes and frozen
- 2 cups of ice cubes or 1 cup of crushed ice
- Mint and whipped cream for garnish, if desired