Spicy Mango Tequila Cocktail

3 delicious cocktails with organic and local drink ingredients
You should care about the ingredients in your cocktail even if you're trying to let loose. (Photo Credit: Caro Scuro)

Spicy Mango Tequila Cocktail

  • Serves: 1
  • Total Time:5 Minutes
  • Active Time:5 Minutes
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Ingredients

  • For Shrub:
  • 1/2 mango, peeled and diced
  • 1 cup raw apple cider vinegar
  • 1 cup raw honey
  • 1/2-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and chopped
  • For Cocktail:
  • 1 1/2 ounces blanco tequila
  • 1 mango shrub
  • 2 ounces soda
  • 1/4 fresh jalapeno, seeded and sliced

Directions

  1. For Shrub:
    Combine mango, ginger and honey in a pan, cover and bring to a low simmer. Remove from heat and let the mixture cool. Mash and strain mixture (cheesecloth or muslin is best). Add vinegar and store in mason jar.
  2. For Cocktail:
    Fill cocktail glass with ice. Add tequila and mango shrub. Stir to mix. Top with soda water. Garnish with jalapeno.