Mango-Ginger Cocktail With Cilantro Recipe

Updated August 29, 2018

The round sweetness of mango gets a kick from spicy ginger and tart lemon in this tequila cocktail. If you have it, use reposado tequila, which lends a warm oakiness to the drink, balanced here with a touch of bright, grassy cilantro.

Recipe Details

Mango-Ginger Cocktail With Cilantro Recipe

Active 10 mins

Total 10 mins

Serves 1 serving

Ingredients

For the Ginger Juice:

1 (2 to 3-inch) knob fresh ginger, about 1 1/2 ounces, peeled

For the Cocktail:

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

Directions

For the Ginger Juice: Slice ginger into chunks and place in bottom of mixing glass. Muddle until broken up well, about 1 minute. Strain juice through fine-mesh strainer, pressing on solids with the back of a spoon to extract juice.
For the Cocktail: In a cocktail shaker, muddle mango, cilantro, lemon juice, ginger juice, and simple syrup until the mango is completely dissolved.
Fill shaker with 2/3 full with ice and add tequila. Shake until well chilled, about 15 seconds. Using a strainer, pour into a serving glass filled with ice. Garnish with additional cilantro if desired.

Notes

To make simple syrup, combine 1 cup water with 1 cup sugar in a small saucepan and heat over medium heat, stirring constantly, until sugar is dissolved. Cool before using. Simple syrup will keep in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Special Equipment

Cocktail shaker, muddler, and strainer

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
170	Calories
0g	Fat
11g	Carbs
0g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 1
Amount per serving
Calories	170
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g	0%
Saturated Fat 0g	0%
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 11g	4%
Dietary Fiber 1g	2%
Total Sugars 9g
Protein 0g
Vitamin C 20mg	99%
Calcium 7mg	1%
Iron 0mg	1%
Potassium 91mg	2%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.