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Mango Margarita: the Recipe for an Exotic Twist
The sole idea of a traditional Margarita should be enough to bring your mind to some summer late afternoon, sipping the iconic Mexican cocktail in the warming breeze. But guess what: a Mango Margarita can take you even further, allowing you to taste an exotic, luxurious variation of a classic. Sweet, full bodied, tropical: a Mango Margarita is a must amongst the new generation summer cocktails.
Ingredients For A Mango Margarita
With its rich pulp, brilliant color and unique aroma, mango is the star of a Mango Margarita cocktail: look for some high-quality purée or make your own, depending on the season. Pair it with 100% agave tequila and its distinctive earthy, vegetal notes, and add some fresh lime juice, just like in a traditional Margarita cocktail.The magic touch comes from Grand Marnier, the perfect thread linking all the ingredients with its cognac-based aroma, silky texture and delicious taste. What else could you ask for, in your Mango Margarita?
Following are the ingredients you will need for a Mango Margarita:
- 50ml 100% Tequila Blanco such as Espolòn
- 20ml Grand Marnier
- 20ml freshly squeezed lime juice
- 10ml agave syrup
- 15ml mango purée
How To Make A Mango Margarita
If you want to know how to make a Mango Margarita, here are the key steps you should follow:
- Pre-chill your shaker by stirring a few good quality ice cubes in it; then remove the ice and excess water;
- Pre-chill a cocktail glass by storing it in the freezer for at least 15 minutes before serving, or filling it up with ice while concocting the cocktail;
- Add all the ingredients in the shaker;
- Add more good quality ice cubes and shake vigorously;
- Strain into the pre-chilled cocktail glass
Tips For A Perfect Mango Margarita
To achieve the best Mango Margarita recipe, try adopting some, or all of the suggestions that follow, to elevate your drinking experience:
- Pick your favorite: hundreds of mango varieties are known to man and are cultivated all around the world. Each one has a different flavor profile, ranging from the king of mangoes, the Alphonso cultivated in India, all the way to the sweet and pleasant Glenn variety, which can be found in the US. Try experimenting with a few, to find the perfect balance in your Mango Margarita;
- Follow the seasons: although the availability of mangoes depends on the variety, as with all fruits, it has a seasonality that should be respected. Mango Margarita can be described as a seasonal cocktail, so make sure you will mix it when the right time of the year arrives;
- Muddle or purée? This is completely up to you. You can find high quality, ready-to-use purées or opt for the actual fruit, muddling a few pieces of it in the bottom of your shaker, before adding your ingredients. Just remember that nothing beats freshness, for your Mango Margarita;
- Spice things up: if you are looking an ulterior twist, you could try combining our Mango Margarita recipe with our guide on a Spicy Margarita to achieve a delicious Spicy Mango Margarita.
