Mangos al Tequila: A delightfully sweet treat with a tequila kick
As one of the most popular fruits in the world, mangoes are great for incorporating into your favorite dishes. Because of its tenderizing properties, mangoes are also great for meat marinades and sauces. Plump, juicy mango chunks give any green salad the flavor it needs and are so sweet, they flavor that cocktail, smoothie or homemade juice to perfection.
In the streets of Latin America, mangoes are sold peeled on a stick, sprinkled with chili powder and squeeze of fresh lime juice. It’s a popular and healthy after-school snack enjoyed by kids as they walk home.
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Mangos al tequila is a simple dessert recipe prepared in less than 20 minutes. This dessert requires only a few — but key — ingredients to take your leftover mangoes to the next level. For a kid-friendly version, simply omit the tequila in the cooking process and replace with one teaspoon of vanilla extract.
Now that the weather is warm, summer is near and so is mango season. Here’s another fun recipe you can prepare to enjoy as a refreshing snack or a party fruit option. My favorite mango to use for this recipe is Ataulfo or Honey Mango from Mexico. It’s sweet, creamy and with a smooth texture. No stringiness. But of course, if those are not available just yet, you can use any variety of mango available in your area.
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup water
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon tequila
- 2 Ataulfo mangoes
- zest of 1 lime
- mint for garnish
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, heat water and sugar over medium-high heat, stirring until sugar melts. At the sign of first boil, add tequila. Simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Peel and slice mangoes in large slices and place on a serving plate. Top with tequila syrup and sprinkle with lime zest. Garnish with mint leaves.
