So, I figured that since I'm planning on starting Weight Watchers this week - yummy, sugary, alcoholic beverages are going to be OUT for a while. So, I took this weekend as an opportunity to have one last yummy blended drink - one of my new favorites - Mango Margaritas!
Mango Margarita Recipe
Source: Me!
- 1/2 bag frozen mango pulp (approx. 1 cup, or approx. 7 oz.) I used the "LaFe" Brand, from the International Freezer section of the grocery store. If using real mangos, the pulp of one or two mangos should be perfect. If you use fresh, make sure they're very ripe. Honestly, frozen is just easier!
- 3 oz. (1 "shooter" shot glass, or just over 1/4 cup) Tequila
- 3 oz. (1 "shooter" shot glass, or just over 1/4 cup) Triple Sec
- 3 oz. (1 "shooter" shot glass, or just over 1/4 cup) Vernors, Ginger Ale, or Sprite
- 3 oz. (1 "shooter" shot glass, or just over 1/4 cup) Simple Syrup
- 1.5 oz. (1/2 "shooter" shot glass, or just over 1/8 cup) Lemon juice. Fresh may be better, but the stuff from the green bottle is fine...
- Ice
Throw it all in a blender and blend until ice is smooth.
Optional: Garnish glass with coarse sugar or kosher salt.
This recipe calls for simple syrup. Simple syrup is great to have on hand in the bar, tastes better than adding granulated sugar, and is *super* easy to make.
Simple Syrup recipe:
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
Put the sugar and the water in a small saucepan. Bring water to a simmer, stirring constantly, and simmer until all of the sugar is dissolved. You should be able to tell whether it's dissolved by looking at a spoonful of the liquid - when it appears clear with no crystals, it's ready. Cool, and keep in a container in the refrigerator.
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