Mango Habanero Margarita

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!

📝 Ingredients

• 1 1/2 ounces tequila (any, but white is recommended)
• 1 ounce orange liquor (such as Grand Marnier or Cointreau)
• 1/2 cup fresh or frozen mango
• 1 ounce lime juice
• 1/2 of 1 habanero (seeded)
• 1 teaspoon of sugar
• 1 cup of ice (if using frozen mango, start with 1/2 cup ice)
• 1 to 2 teaspoons chile powder or Tajin (optional for rimming the glass)
• 1 lime (halved; if using chile or Tajin to wet the rim of the glass)
• 1 lime wedge or slice (optional for garnishing)
• 1 habanero (sliced lengthwise; optional for garnishing)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Add 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.
2. 2If you want a chile or Tajin rim, halve a lime, run the lime around the rim, and then dip the rim into the chili.
3. 3Transfer the contents of the blender into your prepared glass and optionally garnish with additional lime and/or habanero.
4. 4Note: The proportions mentioned are for one cup of approximately 12 ounces, serves 1.
5. 5Glassware to use: a traditional margarita cup or any other kinds, old fashion glass, wine glass or martini glass