This recipe is inspired by one of my favorite summer treats - mango with chili and lime. When I lived in New York City I would always buy bags of chili mango from the street vendors who camped out in front of our offices. When I moved out west to Colorado, I was able to find chili mango candy, like Vero Mango or dried mango covered in chili powder. I love the combination of sour, sweet, and chili - three flavors that are also in this margarita.
I made a mango syrup with Turbinado sugar and fresh mango, made from the blended fruit. It's basically jam and it is delicious. I shook my syrup up with El Mayor Reposado Tequila, fresh lime juice, Ancho Chili liqueur, and a little bit of simple. I added a pinch of Tajin seasoning, and garnished it with fresh mango peppered with Tajin and a few fancy lime slices. I wanted to use a reposado tequila with this cocktail to pair with the cooked mango syrup that has a nice round sweetness to it. I thought the flavors of vanilla and caramel in the El Mayor tequila would work well with the mango - and I was right.
I can tell this Tajin Mango Margarita is going to be a hit this summer!
Tajin Mango Margarita
Created by Gastronomista
2 oz El Mayor Reposado Tequila
3/4 oz Ancho Chili Liqueur
3/4 oz Mango Syrup*
1 oz Fresh Lime Juice
1/2 oz Turbinado Simple
Shake with ice and strain over a king cube. Garnish with lime slices and fresh mango.
Mango Syrup
1/3 c Turbinado Sugar
1/3 c Water
1/2 Mango, Sliced
Bring all of the ingredients to a simmer until the sugar crystals have dissolved. Let cool and blend into a puree. Transfer to a non-reactive container and store in the refrigerator for up to one month.
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