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Mango Margarita (served 'straight up')

The character of the tequila is not overwhelmed by the fruit
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John Hinojos’ Avatar John Hinojos
9th March 2023 at 02:35
Even living in Southern California, I am not a big fan of mangoes. Made this cocktail as we were given an organic mango. The cocktail is OK. Did use a little less lime and the agave syrup that Miguel Perales recommended. It was nice. Paired perfectly with the homemade enchiladas we had for dinner, but would not be my favourites in the Margarita group.
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Alan Cattermoul’s Avatar Alan Cattermoul
27th August 2022 at 12:19
Agree with other comments that the lime is a bit overpowering. A touch of agave syrup redresses the balance.
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Miguel Perales’ Avatar Miguel Perales
2nd May 2022 at 21:41
I will have to jump on the bandwagon to say that something is just "off" on this drink. First time I made it as posted and I agree, lime juice overpowers. Second time I just cut back on the lime juice to 1/3 oz.....getting there. Third time (all in the name of science) I switched to Don Julio reposado instead of El Jimador reposado, used 1/3 oz lime juice and added 1/6 oz agave nectar and it is much, much better. A more balanced drink.
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Doug Charnock’s Avatar Doug Charnock
23rd May 2020 at 00:57
Nice combination, but maybe my mango wasn’t sweet enough. The lime overpowered the mango, leaving it a little on the sour side for a margarita. A little agave syrup took the edge off and balanced out the whole thing for me.
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Arthur Batusich’s Avatar Arthur Batusich
2nd January 2022 at 02:35
Exact same problem I just had. Completely sour, the sweetness of the mango and the triple sec completely disappeared in a weird alcohol and sour taste. Very weird
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