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“Mom, you should celebrate! I’ll make you a Green Mango Margarita !” said Toby, my son and our in-house beverage expert. He suggested a mango cocktail because he knew how I loved the fruit. Fortunately, even if summer was over, I had kept in the freezer a container of fresh green mango fruit slices. And so, we uncorked the spirits and pressed the “pulse” button on the processor.
We had just received good news and our family was jubilant. So with some quick blending, this frothy and fun Green Mango Margarita was shared all around the table. This was a delightful, thirst quencher was sweet, tangy, zesty and it was indeed time to celebrate!
Margaritas are popularly known for the spirits of tequila and flavors of triple sec and lime. My version of a GREEN MANGO MARGARITA was an enjoyable concoction of tart-like slivers of green mango crushed together with lots of ice, swishing around with tequila, lemon, triple sec, and slightly sweetened with a few drops of honey. And did I mention the addition of cinnamon to the salt-rimmed glass? Well yes, there it was smokey cinnamon powder combined and embedded with the salt in the rim. The results were absolutely unforgettable.Cheers!
GREEN MANGO MARGARITAS
1 cup green mango slices (from a whole green mango,peeled, pitted and sliced, found in Asian markets)
1 cup crushed ice
2 ounces tequila
Juice of 1 lemon
5 Tablespoons honey
1 ounce triple sec
For the Margarita glass:
Coarse salt and cinnamon powder
To prepare glass: Rim a margarita glass with lemon and salt. Then add a sprinkling of cinnamon powder. Chill in the refrigerator till ready to fill the glasses.
1. In a food processor or blender, process the green mango slices together with half of the crushed ice. The green mango blend should be slushy-like.
2. Remove from the processor, and shake together the green mango blend, tequila, lemon, honey and triple sec.
3. Strain and add ice. Pour into the chilled glass.
COOK’S COMMENTS: Fresh green mangoes can be obtained early in the spring or during the summer season (April to end of July) here in the USA. Once I can get my hands on some, I peel, pit and slice them and store them in Ziploc bags that are inside an air-tight container and keep it in the freezer. Mine last for nearly 6 months, if I don’t use it before that!
Photography by : Constante Quirino
* Constante Quirino, Drexel University 2012, BA Global Communications and Sociology. He recently finished his spring semester in London, England.
COngrats on Gojee dear!!! SO happy for you!
Thanks, Nelly ! Couldn’t do any of this without your friendship and kind support! Cheers!
Congrats, Elizabeth! So proud of you
My dad loves green mango smoothies, I certainly wouldn’t mind this boozed up version 
Hi Yuri! Thanks for the kind comments! Your support always means a lot! Panda hugs, Amiga!
Congratulations E! Your margarita is so inviting.
Thanks, An! Your kindness and friendship are always so uplifting! Hugs from across the miles!
Congratulations on becoming a Contributing Writer on Gojee! The margarita sounds so delicious and refreshing. I love green mango…great idea!
Thanks, Barb! Nice of you to stop by. I appreciate the kind comments!
Thanks for sharing the link on twitter. and woot woot congratulations for being chosen as a contributor.
I will raise a glass for you over here in SD. Cheers!
Malou
Thanks, Malou ! I appreciate the kind support and your taking time out to stop by, no matter how busy you’ve been with the Antonio Banderas on your moving day! Cheers to you, my friend! Best of luck in MO !
Congrats! I can’t think of a better way to celebrate!
Thanks, Liren. So kind of you to stop by!
Congratulations about Gojee! Go you!! 8-D
Now there are more ways for people to find and enjoy your recipes. As for this margarita, pour me a glass! As much as I love ripe mangoes, I always order green mango fruit shakes – the subtly tart flavor is so refreshing. Add tequila to it and it’s just about perfect!
Better bring a batch for Jenni @onlinepastrychf and your shipmates on the #hummusboat! 8-P
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Thanks, Tracey! I appreciate your terrific comments and stopping by. Couldn’t do any of these without the encouragement and support of friends like you, Jenni and the entire #hummuscruise crew!
Thanks, mates!
Thanks, Tracey ! So sweet of you to stop by and support me ! Can’t do any of these without the friendship and love from my #HummusCruiseMates!
Congratulations about Gojee.com! Go YOU!! Now there are more ways for people to discover and enjoy your fabulous recipes.
As for this green mango margarita – pour me a glass! As much as I love ripe mangoes, I always order green mango fruit shakes because it’s subtly tart flavor is so refreshing. Add tequila to the mix and it’s just about perfect!
Don’t forget to whip up a batch for Jenni @onlinepastrychf and the rest of the crew on board the #hummusboat! 8-D
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Thanks so much, Tracey!
WOW! I think I can drink this…thanks for sharing and congrats for the feature on GOJEE.com!
Thanks, Dudut! So sweet of you to stop by. I appreciate your encouraging support, it’s so inspiring!
YAY!!! Congrats my friend, looking forward to reading all your lovely posts! This sounds so good! I have not had green mango’s yet, but definitely interested! Hugs, Terra
Thanks,Terra! I always appreciate your kind comments and encouragement! Hugs,too!
What a lovely way to celebrate! Congratulations on this new writing opportunity. Best wishes! Gojee made a very astute business decision in grabbing you up!
Thanks, Paula! You are so kind. I appreciate your support and encouragement!
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Oh yum!!! What a great way to celebrate! Congratulations btw!
I love that you used green mangoes for margaritas! They must taste delicious! Great idea!
Thanks, Manu! So kind of you! Thanks for stopping by.
First of all, Congratulaions! How exciting! Secondly, margarita is my drink….and this green mango margarita makes my mouth watery!!! What a great idea! Regards to the family.
Hi Nieva! So sweet of you to stop by and share a kind comment. Yes, this Green Mango Margarita was really good! We make it often! Cheers:-)
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