Passion fruit mango mint margaritas

Ingredients

• 330 g (2 cups)chopped Champagne mango flesh
• 120 ml (½ cup)strained fresh passion fruit pulp
• 120 ml (½ cup)fresh lime juice
• 6 g (¼ cup)mint leaves
• 180 ml (¾ cup)blanco tequila
• 120 ml (½ cup)Cointreau
• 120 ml (½ cup)simple syrup
• 900 g (4 cups)crushed ice
• 45 ml (3 tbsp)kosher salt
• 6 g (¼ cup), plus extra for garnishmint leaves
• 1 smallpassion fruit, for garnish

Instructions

1. 1

   Blend the fruit

   Put the mango, passion fruit pulp, lime juice, mint and simple syrup in a blender and blend until smooth.

2. 2

   Add the spirits

   Add the tequila and Cointreau, then blend until the mixture has a slushy consistency.

3. 3

   Make mint salt

   Pound the mint leaves and salt together in a mortar with a pestle until evenly combined.

4. 4

   Prepare the glasses

   Rub a slice of lime around each glass rim to moisten it, then coat the rims with the mint salt.

5. 5

   Serve immediately

   Pour the margaritas into the prepared glasses and garnish with fresh passion fruit pulp and a few mint sprigs.

What are mango passion fruit margaritas?

A margarita is a tequila-based cocktail commonly paired with citrus and served with a salted rim. This fruit-forward version combines mango, passion fruit and lime, with mint adding a fresh herbal note.

The method is a quick blended take rather than a shaken cocktail. Ripe mango brings body and sweetness, while tart passion fruit and lime keep the drink bright.

Nutrition and macros by portion

The nutrition label shows one serving as written: 190 calories, 1g protein, 25g carbs, 0g fat.

The mango, passion fruit and simple syrup provide most of the carbohydrates and sugars; the tequila and Cointreau contribute much of the energy, while this drink has very little protein or fat. Pair a glass with a protein-rich snack or meal and water for a more balanced occasion.

Choosing the fruit

Mango: Champagne mango flesh gives the blend a soft texture and naturally sweet flavour. Use ripe fruit that yields slightly when pressed.

Passion fruit: Straining the pulp gives a smoother drink, while fresh pulp saved for the garnish adds a little texture and a vivid finish.

Getting the texture right

Smooth base: Blend the fruit, lime, mint and syrup until no sizeable pieces remain before adding the spirits.

Slushy finish: The method calls for blending the tequila and Cointreau until slushy, but does not specify when to add the listed crushed ice. For the intended frozen texture, blend the crushed ice with the mixture at this stage, adding it gradually until the consistency suits you.

Balancing sweet and tart

Lime: Fresh lime juice provides the sharp counterpoint to mango and syrup. Taste the fruit base before adding the spirits; fruit ripeness can affect how sweet it seems.

Simple syrup: It sweetens and rounds out the tart fruit. Keep the stated amount for the recipe as written, or adjust to taste if you prefer a sharper drink.

Making the mint salt

Mint and salt: Pound them together until the leaves are finely broken down and distributed through the salt. This helps the mint flavour cling to the glass rim.

Rimming: Moisten the glass lightly with lime so the salt adheres. A thin coating is easier to drink through than a thick one.

Timing and serving

Blend just before serving so the drink stays cold and has its best slushy texture. The recipe takes about 5 minutes, so prepare the glasses and garnish in advance.

These margaritas pair well with savoury snacks or a meal with lime, herbs and spice. Serve straight away with a few mint sprigs and fresh passion fruit pulp.

Recipe notes & tips

• Chill the glasses beforehand to help the drinks stay cold.
• Use ripe mango for a smooth blend and fuller fruit flavour.
• Strain the passion fruit pulp for the recipe, then reserve fresh pulp for garnish.
• Pound the mint thoroughly into the salt so it coats the rims evenly.
• Add crushed ice gradually if blending it in, stopping when the drink is slushy.
• Serve immediately after blending, before the ice melts.

Variations

• Sharper flavour: Reduce the simple syrup slightly for a more tart drink.
• More mint: Add a few extra leaves to the fruit blend for a stronger herbal note.
• Spicy rim: Mix a little chilli powder into the mint salt.
• Salt-free rim: Skip the mint salt and rub the glass rims with lime only.
• Passion fruit garnish: Spoon fresh pulp over each drink just before serving.

Common mistakes to avoid

• Adding all the ice at once: Blend it in gradually so you can stop at the texture you want.
• Using underripe mango: Choose soft, fragrant fruit for a sweeter, smoother base.
• Over-salting the rims: Apply a light coating so the salt does not overwhelm each sip.
• Blending too far ahead: Make the drinks just before serving to preserve their cold, slushy texture.
• Skipping the lime on the rims: Moisten the glass first so the mint salt has something to cling to.

How to store

These margaritas are best served immediately. If you have leftovers, refrigerate them in a sealed container and use within a day; the slushy texture will be lost, so blend with fresh crushed ice before serving again.

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