Trader Joe’s is the secret spot for the best margarita mixers. If you love a kick of heat in your cocktails, then you will love this spicy mango lemonade margarita!
For years, Trader Joe’s Jalapeño Limeade has been my go-to for making margaritas at home. It’s a seasonal warm weather item so I’d stock up to enjoy this spicy cocktail all year – or at least as long as my stock lasted. I didn’t think it would get better than that. Until this year when Big TJ’s introduced a new item: Trader Joe’s Spicy Mango Lemonade.
You can find Trader Joe’s Spicy Mango Lemonade in their refrigerated section next to their other bottled juices and drinks for $2.49. It’s a fairly large bottle, enough to make at least 5-6 margaritas.
Pro tip: While you’re at Trader Joe’s, go to their seasoning section + toss their Chile-Lime seasoning blend into your cart. It’s great for rimming your margarita glasses!
Grab some limes, TJ’s mango lemonade, tequila, and ice and let’s make a spicy mango lemonade margarita!
Ingredients (Makes 1 margarita)
Juice of 1 lime
1 shot of tequila (You can always make it stronger ????)
Trader Joe’s Spicy Mango Lemonade
Optional: salt for the rim of your glass. I’m a big fan of using Trader Joe’s Chile-Lime seasoning blend)
Directions
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice, the juice of one lime, 1 shot of tequila, and Trader Joe’s Spicy Mango Lemonade. I typically count to 4 when I’m pouring the lemonade in.
Shake shake shake!
Strain into your glass + enjoy!
Options
If you want a salt rim, prep that before you pour your cocktail. Rub the lime around the rim and put the salt on a small plate. Turn the glass upside down and rotate to cover.
Fun garnishes for this spicy mango lemonade margarita would be jalapeño slices, chunks of mango, or Trader Joe’s Chile Spiced Pineapple (found alongside their freeze dried fruit next to the nuts). I typically toss the squeezed lime into my drink to optimize the tangy lime flavor.
