mango and strawberry margarita

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Are limes pricey in your neck of the woods? Don’t let the lime shortage stop you from making margaritas! Check out my latest feature on KitchenAid’s blog, The Kitchenthusiast, where I share how to build your own tropical margarita bar plus fresh fruit paletas (popsicles).

Instead of squeezing limes, substitute with bottled organic lemonade, a variety of fresh fruits such as mangos, strawberries, and tequila (of course).

A margarita bar for the adults and paletas for the children. Everyone will surely have a great time.

paletas kids

Get the step-by-step instructions on the Kitchenthusiast blog »

Fresh Fruit Paletas & Tropical Margarita Bar

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A margarita bar for the adults and paletas for the children. Everyone will surely have a great time.
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Yield: 4
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Freezing: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes

Ingredients

Organic Lemon Margarita Mix:

  • 2 64-ounce bottles of organic lemonade
  • 12 mint leaves
  • 2 lemons, sliced
  • 1 passion fruit, pulp (optional)

Margarita Bar:

  • Organic lemon margarita mix
  • Tequilas of various styles
  • Agave nectar
  • 2 limes, halved
  • 2 lemons, halved
  • 2 pounds strawberries, hulled
  • 4 mangos, peeled, pitted, and chopped
  • Course salt for glass rims
  • Raw sugar for glass rims

Strawberry and Mango Margaritas:

  • 2 cups organic lemon margarita mix
  • 3 ounces tequila of your choice
  • 1 ounce orange liqueur
  • Squeeze of fresh lemon or lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon agave nectar
  • 1/2 cup fresh fruit, mangos or strawberries or combination of both

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Instructions 

Organic Lemon Margarita Mix:

  • Combine all the ingredients in a drink dispenser.

Strawberry and Mango Margaritas:

  • Add all ingredients to a blender.
  • Moisten rims of the glasses with a lime and coat with course salt or raw sugar.
  • Pour the blended margarita mixture in glasses filled with ice. Garnish with fresh fruit slices or mint leaves, if desired. Serve immediately.

Strawberry Mango Paletas (Popsicles):

  • Add sliced strawberries, chopped mangos, and passion fruit pulp, if using. Fill with organic lemon margarita mix or coconut water.
  • Place in the freezer for at least 4 hours or overnight.

Notes

Of course you can make adult paletas too by adding a small splash of tequila to the mix. 
Calories: 208kcal, Carbohydrates: 36g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 1g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Sodium: 86mg, Potassium: 26mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 34g, Vitamin A: 89IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Iron: 1mg
Author: Yvette Marquez
Course: Dessert, Drinks, Snack
Cuisine: Mexican

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