Chili Pepper Mango Margarita

The Chili Pepper Mango Margarita bring a great combo of sweet and spicy. The mango adds a smooth and creamy texture along with it a sweet flavor. The chili pepper then brings it a subtle heat to cut it.

What is a Frozen Margarita?

A frozen margarita is a cocktail made with fresh lime juice, tequila, and triple sec that is then blended into a smoothie. Traditionally served with a Salt rim.

Origins

The margarita has many claimed stories of it’s creation with a date anywhere between 1937-1953. It was first published in 1953 in esquire. The Chili Pepper Mango Margarita varation I came up with after deciding a regular Frozen Mango Margarita was lacking something. I added a little spice to mix and spicier rim and it came out flawlessly.

INGREDIENTS

Tequila
Triple Sec
Lime Juice
Mango Slices
Chili Pepper
Salt

Frozen mangoes in a glass. Glasses of Tequila and Triple Sec. Bowl with chili pepper salt.

Equipment

Margarita Glass
Blender

Instruction Overview

Grab margarita glass and salt rim with Chili Salt
Grab your blinder put frozen mango in it.
Put liquors and lime juice in and blend.
Pour into glass.
Enjoy.

FAQ

Can I serve this on the rocks?

You can but you’ll need mango juice instead. I prefer the frozen version. If you’re looking for on the rocks checkout the Classic Margarita .

Can I use Mezcal instead?

Mezcal is a great substitute liquor. It has a bit more flavor and will come through stronger then tequila.

Can I use orange juice instead of triple sec for margaritas?

You can, its bring even more of that orange flavor compared to the triple sec.

The Olive Twist

The mango and chili pepper are what really shine in this cocktail. You can swap out sugar for the salt on the rim and really lean in to the sweet factor. Mezcal is a great substitute for the tequila bringing a more intense flavor. Using gold instead of silver tequila can bring a smokier sweet flavor as well.