Spicy Mango Margarita

5 from 1 vote

This mango habanero margarita has a bit of a kick to it and is super refreshing on hot days.

Course cocktail, Drinks

Cuisine American, Mexican

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 0

Total Time 10

Servings margaritas

Calories 374kcal

Mix together the salt and chili powder in a medium shallow bowl or plate. Run a lime wedge along the rim of two glasses then place the glasses rim side down into the plate of chili powder salt to coat the rim. Set glasses aside.
In a blender, blend the mango cubes and mango habanero syrup until smooth.
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes. Pour in the mango mixture, then add the tequila, triple sec, and lime juice.
Shake to mix the ingredients. Pour evenly divided into the two prepared glasses. Cheers!

Makes two margaritas.

Substitutions: You can use grand marnier or cointreau instead of triple sec.

Mango habanero syrup: You can buy mango habanero syrup online, or you can make your own.

To make mango habanero syrup:

add ½ cup granulated sugar, ½ cup water, and ½ of a habanero pepper to a small saucepan.
Stir frequently and cook on low until the sugar is dissolved,.
Remove from the heat and allow the habanero sit un-disturbed and steep for 15 minutes.
Using a fine mesh sieve, strain the mixture into a jar.

Garnish: garnish margaritas with lime slices or wedges, mint leaves, and/or additional cubes of fresh mango on a cocktail pick.