Simple Mango Margaritas are made with tequila, Cointreau, lime juice, and mango nectar. They are sweet, tangy, a little bit spicy, and refreshing.

When it comes to cocktails, I’ve been on a bit of a tequila kick lately.

And it’s not all tequila, just tequila Blanco, which means white. Blanco tequila is also called silver tequila.

Blanco tequila is not aged and it’s clear in color.

what does tequila taste like?

I find that tequila has a smooth flavor with a bit of a vanilla back taste. It works very well with fruit juices because it’s made from the agave plant which is a natural sweetener.

Some people add extra sugar in the form of simple syrup to tequila cocktails. But I find that the tequila and juices are just enough sweetness for me.

are margaritas popular in Mexico

Today you can find a good margarita in most resorts in Mexico. But, contrary to popular thinking, Margaritas are not the drink for locals.

The most popular drink in Mexico is the Paloma which is made from grapefruit juice and tequila.

Paloma cocktails are one of my all-time favorite cocktails and I often order them when I am out.

Here are some of my Paloma recipes

back to the margaritas!

I used simple ingredients in these simple mango margaritas:

Tequila Blanco
Cointreau
Fresh Lime Juice
Mango Nectar
Fresh Mango and Lime for Garnish
Chili Powder and Salt to Rim the Glasses

krazy kitchen mom tip for my simple mango margaritas

I recommend that you use fresh lime juice for this cocktail recipe and any cocktail recipe calling for lime.
You can substitute the Cointreau for Triple Sec which is another orange-flavored liqueur and often used in margaritas. Cointreau is simply a brand name.
You can also substitute fresh mango by simply adding some fresh mango to the blender to make a puree. Using Mango puree is great for making frozen margaritas.

make it a mocktail

At our house, we have cocktail drinkers and those that prefer a nice mocktail.

So I like to offer a mocktail version with most of my cocktail recipes.

Omit the tequila
Substitute the Cointreau with fresh orange juice

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