Mango Zing Cocktail

The Mango Zing Cocktail is a delightful blend of sweet ripe mango, zesty ginger, and tangy lemon, mixed with the warmth of reposado tequila and the fresh, grassy notes of cilantro. This refreshing and vibrant cocktail offers a perfect balance of flavors, creating a unique and invigorating drinking experience.

Mango Zing Cocktail

A refreshing tequila cocktail with the sweetness of mango, a hint of ginger, and the bright flavors of cilantro.

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 ounces fresh ripe mango, diced
  • 1/4 cup loosely packed fresh cilantro leaves
  • 3/4 ounces freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1/2 ounce ginger juice
  • 1/3 ounce simple syrup
  • 2 ounces reposado tequila
  • Garnish: cilantro leaves

Instructions

  1. To make the ginger juice, slice the fresh ginger into chunks and muddle in a mixing glass until well broken up. Strain the juice through a fine-mesh strainer, pressing on the solids to extract the juice.
  2. In a cocktail shaker, muddle the diced mango, cilantro, lemon juice, ginger juice, and simple syrup until the mango is completely dissolved.
  3. Fill the shaker 2/3 full with ice and add the reposado tequila. Shake until well chilled, about 15 seconds.
  4. Using a strainer, pour the mixture into a serving glass filled with ice.
  5. Garnish with additional cilantro leaves if desired.