Mango-Ginger Zing Margarita
The Mango-Ginger Zing Margarita is a delightful tequila cocktail with a perfect blend of sweet mango, spicy ginger, and zesty lemon, all complemented by the earthy notes of cilantro. The reposado tequila adds a warm and oaky undertone to this refreshing concoction, making it a truly invigorating drink for any occasion.
Mango-Ginger Zing Margarita
A zesty tequila cocktail with the sweetness of mango, the kick of ginger, and the herbaceous touch of cilantro.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 oz fresh ripe mango, diced (about 1/4 cup)
- 1/4 cup loosely packed fresh cilantro leaves
- 3/4 oz freshly squeezed juice from 1 lemon
- 1/2 oz ginger juice
- 1/3 oz simple syrup
- 2 oz reposado tequila
- Garnish: cilantro leaves
Instructions
- To make the ginger juice, muddle the fresh ginger chunks in a mixing glass and strain the juice through a fine-mesh strainer.
- In a cocktail shaker, muddle the mango, cilantro, lemon juice, ginger juice, and simple syrup until the mango is completely dissolved.
- Fill the shaker 2/3 full with ice and add the reposado tequila.
- Shake until well chilled, about 15 seconds.
- Using a strainer, pour the mixture into a serving glass filled with ice.
- Garnish with additional cilantro if desired.