Mango Margarita – Downshiftology

You’re going to love this easy mango margarita on the rocks. Made from fresh mangoes it’s naturally sweet (with no need for added sugar), and thirst quenching. It’s the perfect refreshing summer cocktail!

Glasses of mango margarita. — *Photo: Gayle McLeod*

Enjoy This Mango Margarita All Summer Long

A classic margarita is a perennial favorite on warm summer days, especially when lounging by the pool. But fruity versions are an extra special treat, and the two I alternate between the most are a blended strawberry margarita and this mango margarita on the rocks. Fresh mangoes are one of my favorite fruits, so If you have the same love for mangoes as I do, here’s why you’ll love this version:

It’s not sugar spiked. Unlike restaurant margaritas that are loaded with added sugar, this version uses all-natural ingredients. Perfectly ripe mangoes are sweet enough all on their own, thanks to Mother Nature.
It’s easy to make. You simply have to toss five ingredients into a blender and blend it up. Then pour it over ice. That’s it!
It’s a great party cocktail. This recipe is always a hit when I make it for summer parties or Cinco de Mayo. Just double or triple the recipe. My friends and family love this recipe and always request it.

Mango Margarita Ingredients

Mangoes: Fresh, in-season mangoes serve up the best flavor and natural sweetness. But you could also use a bag of frozen mango. For fresh mangoes, just peel, score, and scoop. If you’ve never done this, you can watch how I do it in my White Sangria with Mango and Berries recipe.
Fresh Citrus Juice: A combination of freshly squeezed orange juice and lime juice is perfectly balanced between sweet and acidic.
Tequila: Mixed margaritas often use a Blanco or silver tequila. But I prefer using Reposado tequila, which is what I’m using today. Feel free to use the tequila that you enjoy most!
Orange Liqueur: I love Cointreau for its mix of sweet and bitter oranges. Other common brands to use are Curaçao and Grand Marnier.
Finishing Touches: All that’s left is margarita salt and ice cubes! I’ve linked my favorite margarita salt in the recipe card below.

Find the printable recipe with measurements below.

How to Make a Mango Margarita

Blend the margarita. Add the diced mango, orange juice, lime juice, tequila, and orange liqueur to a high-powered blender. Blend until it’s completely smooth and pureed.

Pour over ice and serve. If you have a cocktail shaker, you can shake this with ice before pouring it into a salt-rimmed glass. Otherwise, just pour the mango margarita puree into a glass filled with ice.

Serve This Cocktail at Taco Night

A mango margarita is the perfect beverage for your next taco night. Here are a few more recipe ideas that will make your taco night the best one yet:

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Description

You’re going to love this easy mango margarita on the rocks for a summer cocktail! Made from fresh mangoes it’s naturally sweet (with no need for added sugar), and thirst quenching.

I’m loving this bamboo cocktail rimmer and salt keeper. It matches my sea salt keeper that you guys always see in my YouTube videos.
This recipe is meant to be “on the rocks,” meaning, it should be slowly sipped with the ice melting, which dilutes the alcohol a smidge. In other words, this mango margarita is quite boozy, so feel free to adjust the alcohol.

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Recipe originally published May 2017, but updated to include new information and photos for your benefit!