Mango Margarita

In the bar at my restaurants, we offer fine boutique tequilas, new on the market, as well as classic brands. My favorite way to drink tequila is straight up on the rocks. I generally prefer añejo or reposado, sipped very slowly. But when it is margarita time, this is my favorite frozen margarita, made with fresh fruit and juice.

Makes 1 cocktail

1½ ounces tequila

1½ ounces orange liqueur such as triple sec or Cointreau

¼ cup chopped fresh mango

½ cup fresh orange juice

Juice of ½ lime

1 cup crushed ice

1 or more lime wedges

In a blender jar, combine the tequila, orange liqueur, mango, orange and lime juices, and ice. Process until slushy, about 1 minute.

Serve in a chilled glass rimmed with kosher salt (see here), if desired. Garnish with a lime wedge or two.