Mango Margarita Sorbet

👩🏻‍🍳 Tamara Talks – Recipe Inspiration

I have a love-hate affair with mangoes. First the good: Mangoes taste AMAZING! I love them in savory dishes like my mango chicken and tropical buddha bowls, and in sweets as in coconut mango custard, dehydrated mangoes, and tropical tapioca parfaits.

Second: The good. The bad. The Ugly. I have yet to find a method that doesn’t make me scream and result in a mess. Usually, I try to pass the breaking down of mangoes to my helpful sous chef and husband. Haha. He doesn’t mind as he adores them!

Need help? See How to Cut a Mango.

We love this Mango Margarita Sorbet so much, I decided to use it as the base for my boozy mangonada paletas – a fabulouse frozen summer treat of mango sorbet layered with homemade chamoy recipe and tajín.

🥭 About Mangoes

Throughout the year (in the US), you should be able to find at least 1 variety of mango in your grocery store or produce market. Here in south Texas, we can almost always find 2 varieties year ’round. Yay!

Mango Varieties

My preference is for the smaller honey/ataulfo/champagne mango. When I shopped for the Mango Margarita Sorbet batch on photo day, they were all overripe. I don’t like breaking down mangoes to begin with, and overripe ones are even worse!

As you will see in my ingredients photo, I chose large green mangoes with just a bit of give when pressed. They are actually ripe. The color doesn’t change much as they ripen. The mangoes had a layer of green flesh that wasn’t really pretty but it didn’t affect the flavor. From the list of mango varieties on mango.org, I’m guessing they were “Kent” mangoes.

Any variety of mango will work in this recipe. You will want to taste the mango mix for sweetness and adjust if it doesn’t suit you. If your mangoes are a very sweet variety, or if they’re really ripe, you won’t need much agave. It’s best to start with less and add!

❓ FAQ

So, YES, mangoes are healthy!

📋 Ingredients Notes

Here is a quick look at the ingredients in the recipe – it’s handy to use at the grocery store or as a summary of what you need. Skip to the recipe for quantities.

• mangoes – Choose any variety, but they’re easier to break down if they’re not too ripe. Time saving tip – May grocery stores now carry fresh mango chunks.
• fresh squeezed lime juice
• tequila – You don’t need a “top shelf tequila” for the sorbet.
• orange liqueur – There are many different orange liqueurs available. Some are inexpensive (triple sec), and some are expensive (Grand Marnier). Unless you keep one in your bar, I suggest going with triple sec or similar.
• agave nectar – The liquid sweetener is important because the sorbet isn’t cooked. You can substitute honey or simple syrup, but you’ll want to add it last, and adjust as needed.
• fine sea salt

🔪 Instructions

Once you’ve prepped the mango chunks, the sorbet comes together in a couple of minutes. Add everything to the bowl of a processor. Blend until super smooth. Pour into your ice cream freezer and press start.

• Prep all ingredients, then add to the bowl of a food processor.

• Process until smooth and creamy. Taste for sweetness and adjust if necessary.

• Freeze the mango margarita sorbet according to the manufacturer’s instructions on your freezer.

💭 Tips

• If you’re using a compressor type ice cream freezer, a well-chilled sorbet mix isn’t necessary. If using a freezer bowl unit, the mix should be very cold to get it firmly frozen. I try to pre-chill my ingredients when I remember. If I don’t, I will stick the mix into the freezer, but don’t forget about it!
• I suggest tequila, but we have also used mezcal, and we love the hint of smoke.
• I use Triple Sec for desserts as the quality isn’t that important, and it’s pretty inexpensive.
• The sorbet freezes well because it has no water. Store in a double-walled container and press a layer of plastic wrap over top before sealing. It is the air coming in contact with the sorbet that creates ice crystals. This is a small batch, though, so it may not be necessary. I’m cooking for 2, so most of my recipes feed 2-4.

When summer heat is getting you down, cool off with this delicious, dairy free frozen treat! Stay cool!