Jul 13 2026
Restaurants3rd Shift KitchenMango Habanero Margarita Recipe

Mango Habanero Margarita Recipe

Inspired by 3rd Shift Kitchen
Time30m
Serves4

A refreshing margarita with a spicy kick.

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Ingredients

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Margarita Base

Spicy Habanero Infusion

Garnish

Method

Prepare Spicy Habanero Infusion

  1. 1

    Make the Habanero Infusion

    In a small saucepan, combine the fresh habanero pepper (whole) and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for 10 minutes. Allow to cool, then strain the liquid into a bowl, discarding the pepper.

Prepare Margarita Base

  1. 2

    Blend Mango

    In a blender, add the fresh mango (peeled and chopped) and blend until smooth.

  2. 3

    Mix Margarita Ingredients

    In a large pitcher, combine the mango puree, fresh lime juice, tequila, triple sec, agave syrup, and the habanero infusion. Stir well until all ingredients are fully incorporated.

Serve the Margarita

  1. 4

    Prepare Glasses

    If desired, rim the glasses with salt. To do this, rub a lime wedge around the rim of each glass and dip into salt.

  2. 5

    Pour and Garnish

    Fill each glass with the margarita mixture over ice. Garnish with lime wedges and fresh cilantro leaves.

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