Fruity, tangy and fiery, our Spicy Mango Marg brings the heat!
The cocktail of the hour, the Spicy Mango Margarita – a combination of tequila, orange liqueur, sugar, lime juice, OJ and mango, with a touch of heat from a dash of hot sauce (okay, maybe a few dashes). Blitz this guy up, add a Tajin seasoning rim to your glass, and settle into your sundowners safe in the knowledge that you’ve mastered the summery, tropical Marg, no matter what the szn. Cocktail umbrella optional.
Dan Murphy’s don’t like to play favourites here, but when it comes to Margs, the writer is a self-confessed Tabasco fanatic, so it’s safe to say the spicier, the better *insert fire emoji here*. And the Spicy Mango Marg hits all the right notes. Offering a contemporary twist on a timeless classic, the harmonious blend of tart, tangy and spicy is refreshing and zesty, showcasing that herbaceous agave edge and juicy mango sweetness. Plonk the icy, flavourful goodness down next to your partner or mate, and they’re sure to love it. Ready, aim, fire.
Ingredients:
1 ripe mango, cubed
1 cup orange juice
60mL lime juice
120mL blanco tequila
30mL orange liqueur
1–2 dashes of hot sauce per drink (season to desired heat, we used Tabasco)
30mL agave syrup
½ cup ice
Glass: old fashioned
Garnish: lime and Tajin seasoning for the glass rim, and whole chilli (optional)
Method:
Prep your glass by running a lime wedge around the rim and then dipping it in the Tajin seasoning. Pop it in the fridge to chill until you’re ready to serve
Add all ingredients to a blender with ½ cup of ice
Blitz until smooth (you can add more ice if you prefer a thicker consistency)
Pour into your prepared glass
If you're using chilli for an extra garnish, pop it on the side of the drink
The beating heart of any good Marg is the tequila, so plan accordingly. Just a regular Taco Tuesday? Your bar cart classic will get the job done. Your significant other finally scored that amazing promotion? You’ll wanna break out the good stuff for that fiesta.
Like a rum-based blended Mango Daiquiri, the beauty here is you can chuck a bunch of stuff in a blender and whizz your way to a delicious drink. However, we do recommend taking a little of that extra time you saved blitzing to juice your own limes for that extra zing only freshly squeezed juice can bring.
For that extra frosty touch, or when mangoes are out of season, go right ahead and use frozen mangoes – they can also bring a nice consistency. And if you prefer your Marg on the rocks, you can use mango juice or nectar to balance out the spice and lime and shake it all together instead. Not a huge fan of chilli? Omit the hot sauce and chilli powder rim, and swap it out for a toasted coconut and lime-juice rim for that extra tropical touch. You choose your adventure, amigo.