Mango Habanero Margaritas = OMG!

Photos & recipe from Chili Pepper Madness

If you relish margaritas, mangoes and spicy anything like I do you are going to LOVE this recipe! The best thing about margaritas is that they don't have to be boring or traditional. There are endless ways that you can prepare and impress your friends using the juice of the Mexican gods - tequila!

If your drinking buddy can't handle the spicy like you can I'm going to share with you how to manipulate the level of flamage desired. But first I must inform you of a little thing we call We Deliver Cancun. P.S. that was a link...left clicky the mouse and check it out! We Deliver is an excellent service provided to people who are coming to  Cancun or the Riviera Maya and not staying in an all inclusive resort. Order groceries online, we will do the shopping and deliver it to you while you enjoy the sand & sun of the Caribbean!

For a complete guide to chilies check out our article
Spicy Chili Meter and Tips to Surviving the Burn.

What you will need to create these delicious margaritas - 

For the mango puree - 

• 3 mangoes 
• 2 large lemons 
• 1 large lime
• 1 habanero
• 3/4 cup of water

For the margarita -

• 6 oz of tequila blanco
• 2 oz of Triple Sec
• 2 oz of fresca
• 1 quart of the mango puree that you have prepared

How to prepare - If possible you will want to prepare the mango puree the day before you want to serve your margaritas. This is where you begin to govern the level of heat. If you want knock your socks off spicy, blend the habanero with the puree to marinate. The longer you leave it, the hotter it will get. If you want not too much to please your guests, wait until closer to serving time to add it. You can leave the habanero out of the puree and just add the sliced wheels as a garnish like in the photo. Remember the seeds can pack a punch! 

     To make the puree - 

1. You will add the following to the blender or food processor : the mangoes (peeled and cut), juice from the lemons and lime, the habanero if so desired and water. 
2. Blend
3. Store in the refrigerator overnight if making the day before. 

     To make the margaritas - 

1. Put ice into a margarita pitcher.
2. Add the mango puree, tequila, Triple Sec, fresca and stir. If you want a frozen or blended margarita use a blender instead of a pitcher. 
3. To rim the glasses (this recipe makes 4 glasses): mix salt and chili powder and spread on a plate. Rub a slice of line around the rim of the glass and place into the mixture on the plate. 
4. Pour in the margarita adding more ice if desired. 
5. Garnish with habanero and lemon wheels. 
6. CHEERS OR IN SPANISH "SALUD" AND ENJOY!

Be sure to check out our other margarita recipes - 

Slap Your Mamma Naked Margaritas

Jalapeño Watermelon Margaritas