Frozen Mangonada Margarita
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on Sep 22, 2023, Updated Apr 15, 2025
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If a brilliant mix of sweet, tart, frosty, and boozy goodness sounds like your idea of a good time, you’re going to love this Frozen Mangonada Margarita recipe. Essentially a tequila-spiked fruit smoothie, this bright and cheerful chamoy mango margarita gives a whole new meaning to Happy Hour.
Table of Contents
- What is a Mangonada Margarita?
- Why You’ll Love This Frozen Mangonada Margarita Recipe
- Ingredients & Substitutions
- Optional Variations
- How to Make Frozen Mangonada Margaritas
- Serving & Topping Suggestions
- Frozen Mangonada Margarita Expert Tips & Tricks
- Storage Instructions
- Frequently Asked Questions
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What is a Mangonada Margarita?
Mangonadas (also called mangoneadas, chamangos, or chamoyadas) are a drinkable version of mango sorbet and a beloved Mexican street treat, especially popular in border towns. They’re typically served in clear disposable cups, similar to Mexican fruit cups with layers of mango, chamoy, lime juice, and Tajín, often with a tamarind straw for good measure.
While absolutely delightful as a non-alcoholic refresher, spiking the traditional mangonada with tequila transforms it into a tropical frozen margarita that’s perfect for adults. So next time it’s your turn to host Happy Hour, wow your guests with this sweet and spicy mango margarita recipe!
Why You’ll Love This Frozen Mangonada Margarita Recipe
Quick & Easy – Just blend and pour! This mangonada alcohol drink is made in minutes using a blender. It’s also super simple to double or triple the batch.
Made With Fewer Than 10 Ingredients – Short grocery list, big flavor payoff.
Frosty & Refreshing – Think of this as an adult Slurpee that tastes like mango paradise, but with a spicy chamoy swirl and a boozy kick.
Ingredients & Substitutions
You only need a few simple ingredients to make this Frozen Mangonada Margarita:
- Mangos – Fresh ripe mangos work beautifully, but frozen mango chunks help save time and add frostiness.
- Mango nectar – For extra mango flavor. You can sub with pineapple juice, orange juice, simple syrup, or even water (just be sure to sweeten accordingly).
- Agave nectar – A natural sweetener. You can also use honey, maple syrup, or granulated sugar.
- Fresh lime juice – A must! Roll the lime on the counter before juicing for maximum juice.
- Orange liqueur – Cointreau or Grand Marnier adds citrusy depth.
- Tequila Reposado – Aged and slightly smoky. Blanco or joven tequilas are also great options.
- Chamoy sauce – This sweet, sour, salty, and spicy Mexican condiment is a must for that signature swirl. Make your own: Homemade mexican chamoy sauce.
- Tajín – To rim your glass with a zesty, salty, mildly spicy kick.
- Tamarind straws (tarugos) – Optional, but fun! They add a tangy, chewy bite and that classic street-vendor vibe.
The complete list of ingredients, quantities, and instructions can be found in the printable recipe card below.
Optional Variations
This recipe has not been tested with all of these substitutions or variations. If you replace or add any ingredients, please let us know how it turned out in the comments below!
- Virgin Mangonada Margarita – Omit the alcohol for a refreshing, kid-friendly frozen treat.
- Swap Your Spirit – Try vodka or even rum for a unique twist on this chamoyada-style margarita.
- Add More Fruits – Blend in frozen pineapple, papaya, or passionfruit for a tropical fruit explosion.
How to Make Frozen Mangonada Margaritas
This chamoy mango margarita comes together in a few easy steps:
Step 1: Rim the Glass. Scatter Tajín on a plate. Rub a lime wedge around the rim of your margarita glass, then dip it into the Tajín until coated.
Step 2: Blend the Margarita. In a blender, combine frozen mango, mango nectar, lime juice, orange liqueur, tequila, agave nectar, and ice. Blend on high until smooth and slushy.
Step 3: Swirl the Chamoy. Drizzle 1 to 2 tablespoons of chamoy sauce along the inside of each glass for a gorgeous red swirl.
Step 4: Serve. Pour the mango margarita into each glass, garnish with a tamarind straw if using, and serve with a spoon. ¡Salud!
Serving & Topping Suggestions
- Serve with extra chamoy and Tajín on the side so guests can customize their own spicy-sweet rim.
- Garnish with mango chunks or lime wedges for a fun and festive finish.
- Pair with homemade corn tortilla chips, chunky guacamole, and tacos al pastor for the ultimate fiesta.
Frozen Mangonada Margarita Expert Tips & Tricks
Start with chilled ingredients to keep everything nice and frosty longer.
Use frozen fruit for the best slushy consistency without needing too much ice.
Turn leftovers into paletas! Pour into popsicle molds and freeze for spicy-sweet chili mango paletas.
Storage Instructions
This frozen mango margarita is best enjoyed right after blending. If you have leftovers, pour into a freezer-safe container and freeze. Re-blend with a splash of nectar or juice to revive the texture.
Frequently Asked Questions
This Frozen Mangonada Margarita is made with frozen mango, mango nectar, lime juice, orange liqueur, agave, and tequila, plus chamoy and Tajín for that signature sweet-sour-spicy flavor.
A traditional mangonada (or chamoyada) is a frozen mango treat made with blended mango, chamoy sauce, lime juice, and Tajín seasoning. It’s often served with a tamarind candy straw.
Typically, mangonadas are non-alcoholic, but for a grown-up twist, this mangonada margarita is made with tequila reposado. Blanco or joven tequila, vodka, or even rum can be used instead.
The 3-2-1 margarita rule refers to the classic ratio of 3 parts tequila, 2 parts orange liqueur, and 1 part lime juice. It’s a great base to adjust and build on, like we do with this fruity, frozen mangonada twist!
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Ingredients
- 3 large mangos, peeled, diced, and frozen (or 4 cups frozen mango)
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1 cup ice
- 2 ounces orange liqueur
- 5 ounces tequila, blanco or reposado
- 1 tablespoon agave nectar
- 4 ounces mango nectar
Garnish:
- Tajin seasoning
- 4 tablespoons Chamoy sauce
- 4 tamarind straws, optional
Instructions
- Scatter tajin onto a plate. Use a lime half to wet the rim of a glass.
- Dip the rim of the glass into the tajin until the edge is covered.
- Place frozen diced mango in a blender. Add lime juice, ice, orange liqueur, tequila if using, agave nectar, and mango nectar to the blender, and blend on medium-high speed until puréed. Blend until mango mixture reaches the desired consistency.
- Drizzle 1 to 2 tablespoons of chamoy onto the sides of each margarita glass in a decorative swirl.
- Garnish each glass with a tamarind candy straw, if using, and a spoon. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Peel and dice mangos and freeze for 6 hours or overnight or use packaged frozen mango chunks.
- Fresh lime juice is a MUST in this recipe.
- If you do not have mango nectar, feel free to substitute with fresh orange juice, pineapple juice, homemade simple syrup, or even water.
- If you don’t have agave nectar feel free to substitute with honey, maple syrup, or sugar.
- If you are going to use water instead of mango nectar, I would recommend adding extra sweetener.
- Tamarind straws are a fun garnish but completely optional.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Photography by Jenna Sparks
The perfect margarita for any fiesta!