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Takes Two to Mango

By Stephanie Winter

Published on November 24, 2025

Time

15 minutes

Yield

Makes 4 cocktails

Takes Two to Mango

Ingredients

¼ cup plus 2 teaspoons Tajín Clásico Seasoning, dividedLime wedges for garnishing8 ounces blanco or reposado tequila 8 ounces water, plus extra as needed¾ cup frozen limeade concentrate 12 ounces (3 cups) frozen mango chunks8 ounces (2 cups) ice cubes

Before You Begin

Dried chili-lime mango slices also make an excellent garnish here. Make Zero-Proof Takes Two to Mango by substituting 8 ounces of coconut water for the tequila.

Instructions

  1. Spread ¼ cup Tajín into even layer on small saucer. Moisten about ½ inch of 4 chilled rocks glass rims by running lime wedge around outer edge; dry any excess juice with paper towel. Roll moistened rims in Tajín to coat. Remove any excess Tajín that falls into glasses; set aside.
  2. Add 8 ounces blanco or reposado tequila, 8 ounces water, ¾ cup frozen limeade concentrate, 12 ounces frozen mango chunks, 8 ounces ice cubes, and remaining 2 teaspoons Tajín to blender (in that order) and process until smooth, about 1 minute. Adjust consistency with extra water as needed. Pour into prepared rocks glasses. Garnish with lime wedges and serve.
Takes Two to Mango
Photography by Steve Klise. Styling by Christine Tobin.

Takes Two to Mango

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By Stephanie Winter

Published on November 24, 2025

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Time

15 minutes

Yield

Makes 4 cocktails

Ingredients

¼ cup plus 2 teaspoons Tajín Clásico Seasoning, divided
Lime wedges for garnishing
8 ounces blanco or reposado tequila
8 ounces water, plus extra as needed
¾ cup frozen limeade concentrate
12 ounces (3 cups) frozen mango chunks
8 ounces (2 cups) ice cubes

Ingredients

¼ cup plus 2 teaspoons Tajín Clásico Seasoning, divided
Lime wedges for garnishing
8 ounces blanco or reposado tequila
8 ounces water, plus extra as needed
¾ cup frozen limeade concentrate
12 ounces (3 cups) frozen mango chunks
8 ounces (2 cups) ice cubes

Ingredients

¼ cup plus 2 teaspoons Tajín Clásico Seasoning, divided
Lime wedges for garnishing
8 ounces blanco or reposado tequila
8 ounces water, plus extra as needed
¾ cup frozen limeade concentrate
12 ounces (3 cups) frozen mango chunks
8 ounces (2 cups) ice cubes

Why This Recipe Works

Mangonada, a Mexican frozen layered drink of blended mango, lime juice, savory chamoy sauce, and chile-lime seasoning, provides inspiration for this simpler mango-chile slush. Here, the fruit flavor comes from frozen mango and limeade concentrate, which get palate-awakening savor from Tajín seasoning both blended into the drink and used to rim the glasses.

Before You Begin

Dried chili-lime mango slices also make an excellent garnish here. Make Zero-Proof Takes Two to Mango by substituting 8 ounces of coconut water for the tequila.

Instructions

  1. Spread ¼ cup Tajín into even layer on small saucer. Moisten about ½ inch of 4 chilled rocks glass rims by running lime wedge around outer edge; dry any excess juice with paper towel. Roll moistened rims in Tajín to coat. Remove any excess Tajín that falls into glasses; set aside.
  2. Add 8 ounces blanco or reposado tequila, 8 ounces water, ¾ cup frozen limeade concentrate, 12 ounces frozen mango chunks, 8 ounces ice cubes, and remaining 2 teaspoons Tajín to blender (in that order) and process until smooth, about 1 minute. Adjust consistency with extra water as needed. Pour into prepared rocks glasses. Garnish with lime wedges and serve.

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