This refreshing mango habanero margarita is great for Cinco de Mayo and warm summer weather. The mango lends great fruity flavor with a touch of heat from the habanero and the chile rim. These will be a hit at your next fiesta!
1ounceorange liquorsuch as Grand Marnier or Cointreau
1/2cupfresh or frozen mango
1ouncelime juice
1/2of 1 habaneroseeded
1teaspoonof sugar
1cupof iceif using frozen mango, start with ½ cup ice
1 to 2teaspoonschile powder or Tajinoptional for rimming the glass
1limehalved; if using chile or Tajin to wet the rim of the glass
1lime wedge or sliceoptional for garnishing
1habanerosliced lengthwise; optional for garnishing
Instructions
Add tequila, orange liquor, mango, lime juice, sugar, half habanero (NOTE – use only ¼ if a seeded habanero if you want it less spicy) and the ice into the canister of a high speed blender and blend until smooth.
If you want a chile or Tajin rim, halve a lime, run the lime around the rim, and then dip the rim into the chili.
Transfer the contents of the blender into your prepared glass and optionally garnish with additional lime and/or habanero.
Note: The proportions mentioned are for one cup of approximately 12 ounces, serves 1.
Glassware to use: a traditional margarita cup or any other kinds, old fashion glass, wine glass or martini glass
TIPS:-Frozen method has better consistency than made on the rocks, it is recommended that this is a blended frozen margarita and not on the rocks. -To rim it the glass put the chilli powder in a flat area (small dish or cutting board) previously wet half of the rim of the glass with a piece of lime.-If you´re starting with frozen margarita chunks (Trader Joe´s are great!), use half the recommended amount of ice to begin since you may likely not need the full amount of ice; increase as necessary.