Description
Indulge in the perfect balance of sweet, spicy, and tangy with this Hot Honey Mango Tajín Margarita. This Mexican-inspired cocktail is a refreshing twist on the classic margarita, featuring the tropical flavors of mango, a kick of hot honey, and a zesty Tajín rim.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Margarita:
- 2 ounces silver tequila
- 1 ounce triple sec or orange liqueur
- 1 ounce fresh lime juice
- 1.5 ounces mango puree or nectar
- 1 teaspoon hot honey (or more to taste)
For Garnish:
- Tajín seasoning (for rimming glass)
- ice
- lime wedge and mango slice for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Rim the Glass: Rim a glass with a lime wedge, then dip it into Tajín seasoning to coat the edge.
- Prepare the Drink: Fill the glass with ice. In a cocktail shaker, combine tequila, triple sec, lime juice, mango puree, and hot honey. Add ice, shake vigorously for 15–20 seconds until chilled.
- Strain and Serve: Strain the mixture into the prepared glass over fresh ice. Garnish with a lime wedge or mango slice if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of hot honey to control the heat level.
- For a frozen version, blend all ingredients with 1 cup of ice until smooth.
- You can substitute agave syrup and chili flakes if hot honey isn’t available.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
