Mango Margaritas
No cocktail conveys "Island Paradise" more clearly than a chilled margarita. In this alluring recipe, the classic combination of Tequila, triple sec and lime are blended with fresh mango purée.
Add ice, and blend again until smooth.
Pour mixture into margarita glasses; garnish each with a maraschino cherry, and serve immediately.
*If fresh mangos are unavailable, use an equivalent amount of mangos packed in light syrup found in refrigerated section of most grocery stores.
Optional Garnishing Tip: Moisten the rim of each chilled glass with a lime wedge; gently press each rim into orange or peach colored sanding sugar.
Makes about 1 quart
- 2 fresh ripe mangos*
- 1 cup tequila
- 1/2 cup Triple Sec
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (about 5 to 6 limes)
- 1 tablespoon superfine sugar, or to taste
- 1 pinch salt
- 2 cups cracked ice
- 4 to 6 maraschino cherries, for garnish
Add ice, and blend again until smooth.
Pour mixture into margarita glasses; garnish each with a maraschino cherry, and serve immediately.
*If fresh mangos are unavailable, use an equivalent amount of mangos packed in light syrup found in refrigerated section of most grocery stores.
Optional Garnishing Tip: Moisten the rim of each chilled glass with a lime wedge; gently press each rim into orange or peach colored sanding sugar.
Makes about 1 quart