Strawberry and Mango Margaritas and Paletas

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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.

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Fresh Fruit Paletas & Tropical Margarita Bar

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

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. 

Nutrition

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

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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9 Comments

  1. Rosaura says:

    I will be making this paletas para mi hija ,lili’s birthday o DONT worry SHES turning 24 lol

  2. Barbara says:

    Darn; the links go to 404 land!

  3. Barbara says:

    I am lucky to live in Florida, and I have every intention of buying a dwarf lime tree soon! (I’ve been calling it a Margarita tree, LOL!) There’s a farm stand a short distance from us, so I can get limes @ 4/$1, so I’m also planning to try your wonderful recipes! They are beautiful and I’m sure they’ll be tasty. Thanks!

    1. Muy Bueno says:

      You lucky gal! I need me a margarita tree. Love it! Salud!

  4. Suki F says:

    Perfect! I was looking for something fresh and a bit different.

    1. Muy Bueno says:

      So happy to hear that Suki! Salud.

  5. vangie says:

    the drinks look so colorful and good, and the paletas would hit the spot right now with this heat

    1. Muy Bueno says:

      Yikes! I can’t even imagine El Paso heat. It’s going to be hot when I visit.