Frozen Mango Margarita Mocktail (Print view)

Chill out with a juicy mango mocktail featuring lime, orange, agave, and zesty garnishes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Mango Base

01 - 2 cups frozen mango chunks
02 - 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (approximately 4 limes)
03 - 1/4 cup orange juice
04 - 2 tablespoons agave syrup or honey
05 - 1/2 cup cold water, plus additional as needed
06 - 1 cup ice cubes

→ Garnishes

07 - Lime wedges for rimming and garnish
08 - Coarse sea salt or Tajín seasoning for rimming
09 - Fresh mango slices (optional)

# Cooking Steps:

01 - Rub a lime wedge around each glass rim. Dip the rim into coarse sea salt or Tajín until evenly coated. Set aside.
02 - Add frozen mango chunks, lime juice, orange juice, agave syrup, cold water, and ice cubes into a blender.
03 - Blend on high speed until the mixture is smooth and slushy. If mixture appears too thick, gradually add more cold water until desired consistency is achieved.
04 - Taste the blended mixture and add additional agave syrup if a sweeter profile is preferred.
05 - Pour the frozen mango blend into the prepared glasses.
06 - Garnish the drink with lime wedges and mango slices as desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Ideas:

01 -
  • It transforms simple frozen fruit into an icy, sun-soaked treat that's easy to whip up whenever the mood strikes.
  • The blend of mango and lime delivers such a vivid pop of flavor that you'll want to make another round even before the glasses are empty.
02 -
  • If you skip the ice or use mushy fruit, the texture turns soupy and loses that classic frosty feel.
  • Adding Tajín to the rim was an accidental discovery—it brings a gentle heat and elevates the flavors way beyond plain salt.
03 -
  • Always layer ingredients in the blender as listed, so ice and mango blend evenly and quickly.
  • For extra show, freeze your serving glasses for a few minutes—it keeps the mocktail icy longer.
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