Drunken Tequila Mangos

Name: Drunken Tequila Mangos
Prep time: 20 min
Yield: 16 serving(s)
Ingredients: 4 ripe mangos, skin removed, cut into 1" chunks; 14 oz. tequila; Zest and juice of 1 lime; 2 tbsp. kosher salt; 1/4 tsp. chili powder

By Gabriella EnglishPublished: Jun 10, 2025

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mango pieces cut into and soaked in tequila and topped with chili powder

PHOTO: JULIA GARTLAND; FOOD STYLING: ADRIENNE ANDERSON

Yields:

16 serving(s)

Prep Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

1 day 20 mins

Cal/Serv:

109

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Classic tequila shots are fun, but these boozy mango bites are an elevated, fruity take that's even better. To make them, we soaked mango chunks in a mixture of lime juice and tequila, then dipped them into lime and chili salt for margarita-inspired bites that are soon to be your new party staple. Bonus: You can even keep the infused tequila to shoot or add to your favorite cocktail later! Make these bites, and you'll have a summer favorite to turn to again and again.

If you're really not a fan, you can leave out the chili powder, but we highly recommend it to add a bit of a contrasting bite to these mangos. Have Tajín on hand? Use that instead.

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Ingredients

Directions

1. Step 1In a large bowl, combine mango, tequila, and lime juice. Let sit 24 hours in the refrigerator for mango to soak.
2. Step 2Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix lime zest, salt, and chili powder until combined.
3. Step 3Drain mango well (you can keep the infused tequila to serve as a drink too). Skewer a piece of mango with a toothpick. Dip one edge into zest mixture. Arrange on a platter to serve.