Taste of the Tropics Li Hing Mango Margarita
A tasty Hawaiian treat – sweet and salty li hing mango – makes this margarita recipe a cut above any other. It’s festive and bright both in flavor and color and is sure to be the talk of the town at your next fiesta!
Servings: 1 drink
Calories: 230kcal
Ingredients
For the rim:
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon li hing mui powder
- 1 lime wedge
For the cocktail:
- 1 1/2 ounces white tequila
- 1/2 ounce orange liqueur (Triple Sec or Cointreau)
- Juice of 1-2 limes (depending on how tart you like your margie)
- 2 ounces mango juice
- 1/4 teaspoon li hing mui powder
To garnish:
- Lime wheel
- Mango slice
- Cocktail pick
Instructions
- In a small bowl or ramekin, mix together the sugar and li hing mui powder for the rim. Once mixed, pour onto a small round plate in a circle the size of the rim of your glass.
- Take the lime wedge and run it along the rim of whatever glass you are using, then dip the rim in the sugar-li hing powder mixture. Add ice to fill the glass and set aside.
- In a cocktail shaker halfway filled with ice, add the tequila, orange liqueur, lime juice, mango juice and li hing mui powder. Seal tightly and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds, then strain into your prepared glass.
- Slide the lime wheel and mango slice onto the cocktail pick and use it to garnish your drink, then enjoy!
Notes
- You can find li hing powder at Asian grocery stores or on Amazon here (affiliate link).
- Here is a link to the cute bamboo picks I used in the photos! (affiliate link)
Nutrition
Calories: 230kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 5mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 392IU | Vitamin C: 23mg | Iron: 1mg