Escape to paradise with Frozen Mango Margaritas made with coconut milk and a salted coconut rim. Both tequila and virgin margarita recipes included so everyone can enjoy.
You’re probably tired of hearing this, but I’m so over winter.
I’m over the negative degrees wind chill and my chapped face. I’m over brushing the snow off of my car and soaking wet boots. I’m over the freezing rain and flood warnings.
I know I live in western PA, but I’m ready for spring. At least it’s finally warming up again. Thank freaking goodness.
When I find myself grumpy over the weather, I like to escape through food (after all, I am a food blogger!).
Take these Frozen Mango Margaritas with coconut milk for example. I don’t think you can get any further away from winter than with mangos and coconut.
Even though I’m a beer girl, I do enjoy a good tequila margarita (or mocktail if it’s non-alcoholic).
Mango is one of my favorite fruits, so I blended it along with some tequila, coconut milk, and lime juice.
These mango margaritas are frozen thanks to the chilled mango. I personally hate ice cubes in my drinks, so I skipped the crushed ice.
Whether you’re making them for cinco de mayo or to escape the nasty weather, these Frozen Mango Margaritas will do the trick.
What makes a margarita a margarita?
A margarita is a cocktail with tequila, orange liqueur (usually Triple Sec), and lime juice served in a special margarita glass with salt on the rim (although you can also serve it in a regular glass).
Although margaritas are typically made with lime, you can use lemon juice like with my Watermelon Margaritas.
How To Make A Virgin Mango Margarita
To make a virgin mango margarita, substitute lemon lime soda for the tequila and Triple Sec. It adds both flavor and carbonation.
Most of the time when I’m invited for drinks, I usually drive myself or end up being the designated driver. It makes me sad when a non alcoholic margarita option isn’t available.
Why miss out on all the fun with boring water or pop?
How To Cut A Mango
Can I confess something? I *finally* conquered cutting a mango the proper way.
Every time I try, I end up not doing so well (although with fresh mango margaritas, you don’t have to worry too much about knife cuts as they get blended anyway).
Here’s a handy guide with step by step photos on how to cut a mango.
How To Make Mango Margaritas
To make frozen mango margaritas, first you’ll need a blender powerful enough to crush frozen mango or ice.
Add your mango, tequila, triple sec, coconut milk, lime juice, and sugar to your blender then blend until smooth.
Next, combine the shredded coconut and sea salt then place on a plate.
If you can’t find finely shredded, pulse regular shredded coconut in a food processor a few times (or chop it up finely with a knife).
Run a lime slice around the rim of one margarita glass then roll the rim in the coconut salt mixture.
Fill each glass with your mango margarita and garnish with a lime slice.
How To Make Frozen Mango Margaritas
Margaritas can be served as liquid like a regular cocktail or frozen like a slushie.
I’m not a big fan of ice in my drinks, so for my frozen mango margarita recipe for two I opted to freeze fresh mango cubes before blending.
You can also buy frozen mango chunks from the store to help save on prep time.
If you don’t have time to freeze your mango, add crushed ice to your blender.
Want more frozen margarita recipes? Check out my margarita sorbet and Margarita Popsicles.
How To Use Canned Coconut Milk
To make mango coconut margaritas, I used canned coconut milk. Make sure you give it a good shake and stir together before using.
Sometimes the solid and liquid are separate in the can, so you want to stir everything together and make sure it’s all liquid before measuring, just like regular milk.
What To Serve With Mango Margaritas
If you’re looking to cook a full Mexican meal, serve these mango margaritas with steak fajitas, chicken fajita salad, crockpot beef enchiladas, and homemade Spanish rice.
More Margarita Recipes
Enjoyed this mango margarita? You’ll also like these recipes:
- Creamsicle Margaritas made with orange juice and vanilla
- Mini Margarita Cheesecakes made with tequila
Frozen Mango Margarita (Tequila and Virgin)
Escape to paradise with Frozen Mango Margaritas made with coconut milk and a salted coconut rim. Both tequila and virgin margarita recipes included.
Ingredients
- 1 fresh mango, cubed and frozen for at least 30 minutes (roughly 2 cups) (or add 1/2 cup crushed ice if not frozen)
- 1/2 cup (4 ounces) tequila (or lemon lime soda for non alcoholic)
- 1/4 cup (2 ounces) triple sec (or more lemon lime soda)
- 1/2 cup coconut milk* (see Note before measuring)
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice (roughly 2-3 limes)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon finely shredded coconut**
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 2 lime slices
Instructions
- Add the mango, alcohol or soda, coconut milk, lime juice, and sugar to a blender. Blend until completely smooth.
- Combine the shredded coconut and sea salt then place on a plate. Run a lime slice around the rim of one margarita glass then roll the rim in the coconut salt mixture. Repeat with the other glass.
- Fill each glass with the margarita and garnish with lime.
Notes
- *To measure canned coconut milk: Shake the can well then open and add to a bowl. Stir the solid and liquid together until smooth and pourable. Measure 1/2 cup then save the rest for future use. Check out my recipes using coconut milk for ideas.
- **If you can’t find finely shredded coconut, pulse regular shredded coconut in a food processor a few times or chop it up finely with a knife.
- Want more margarita recipes? Check out my Watermelon Margaritas, Creamsicle Margaritas, and Margarita Popsicles.
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Katie | Healthy Seasonal Recipes says
I am so ready for spring too. I mistakenly left my car outside of the garage overnight, and now there is a blanket of snow on it! Grr. Maybe these margs will help. Sounds like it did the trick for you! Pinning!
Carla says
You poor thing! Right now there is frost all over my car as it’s still pretty cold in the mornings. Spring, where are you?! :)
Anita at Hungry Couple says
I hope you’re happy because it’s not even 9:00 am and I want chips and cocktails. I’m a big fan of mango drinks in general so this is right up my alley! Pinned.
Carla says
Hey drinking a margarita that early is kinda like having fresh fruit for breakfast, right? :)
[email protected] says
Sounds so lovely. Even dreamy. Here in New England, the snowbanks are just receding. Love that you froze the mango chunks first. What a great idea. This drink is a nice little escape to look forward to….Pinning this!
Carla says
This drink sounds like the perfect getaway from your weather! And on that note, it snowed (again) this morning. Spring, where are you?!
Erin @ The Spiffy Cookie says
Perfect beverage to pair with those chips! Take me away!
Carla says
Thanks, Erin!
Susan says
So glad to know that you are a “beer girl” – a real one who likes real, good beer. That explains a lot about why your recipes are so good. I’m big on craft brews, too – when my husband and I drive around the country, we are always looking for new breweries.
These Margaritas sound great, but I given the amount of alcohol in them, I’d be drunk after just a few sips! That doesn’t mean I wouldn’t try them, though. I would have to find something else to pair with them – perhaps dark chocolate? – because I have no interest in chips. Weird, I know, but true.
Carla says
Ha feel free to reduce the amount of alcohol! It’s also divided between two drinks as well. Hmm white chocolate would be a nice pair because I’ve done some tropical dessert recipes that use white chocolate. I’m sure dark chocolate would be great too :)
heather @french press says
LOVE your idea to freeze the mango instead of watering it down with ice!
Carla says
I hate watered down drinks, so it only made sense to me. Thanks, Heather!
Jennie @themessybakerblog says
So over winter. I’m dreaming of festive cocktails, flip-flops, and sun. I can’t wait to make this delicious boozy beverage.
Carla says
So over it too. Thanks, Jennie!
Lori @ Foxes Love Lemons says
My husband goes to Mexico for work quite often, and because (good) tequila is cheaper than water down there, he brings back bottle after bottle, way faster than we can drink it. Pinning this recipe so I can start to put a dent in our stash.
Carla says
Ha I love this. Drink away :)
Thalia @ butter and brioche says
Love a good margarita.. especially when it’s filled with as much delicious flavour as these.
Carla says
Thanks, Thalia!
Alida says
You have the makings of a perfect party right here with that refreshing margarita (love coconut and mango!)
Susan says
Oh, Carla! I’ve fallen in love with odd margaritas (as in not standard), and this one calls to me very loudly. I’ll have to invest in both tequila and triple sec, but I’m sure this will be up at the top of my list of favorite margaritas. After having a regular margarita that I really liked at a restaurant last summer, I’ve realized that the secret to a good margarita is to make it totally fresh (no sweet/sour mix). Thanks for inspiring me.
Carla says
The good news is once you buy tequila and triple sec, they last a long, long time. I have several other margarita inspired recipes you can make once you buy the alcohol https://www.chocolatemoosey.com/tag/tequila/ And yes, the key to a great margarita is fresh ingredients; even fresh limes are better than bottled lime juice. Cheers!
Susan says
I’m a little late to this party since we were traveling for two months, but fortunately it’s never too late for a good margarita. I’m more likely to make the non-acololic version for myself these days because alcohol tends to be very hard on my stomach. But I think I would choose to use lemonade in place of the soda because a) I don’t drink soda and b) I’ve never liked lemon-lime soda, because something in it does not taste good to me.
Carla says
Oh I like the idea of lemonade! I bet the lemon, mango, and coconut will pair beautifully.
Kristen says
This is a perfect margarita! Thank you for all the info. I finally have a recipe I can make for summer parties.
Carla says
Glad you enjoyed the recipe!