Your first sip of this Mango Tango drink, your taste buds are transported to a tropical paradise of flavor! A combination of mango nectar, pineapple juice, coconut rum, triple sec, and a squeeze of lime juice send you into pure mango bliss. Serve this mango tango cocktail over ice and garnish with a lime wedge for a refreshing reprieve from the summer heat.
If you love this mango tango recipe, try my favorite mango mojitos and this boozy bahama mama cocktail!
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Why You'll Love this Tropical Cocktail
- Quick and Easy! This mango tango drink recipe only takes 5 minutes to make! Simply combine all of the ingredients in a cocktail shaker, shake, and pour!
- Easily customizable! This drink can easily be made into a mocktail, served as a smoothie or slushy frozen drink, or even served as a big batch at your next party!
- It has the BEST flavor! There's nothing like a tropical cocktail, no matter the time of year, to enjoy with family and friends. The combination of mango with the coconut flavors, and pineapple make for the most delicious mango cocktail ever.
What is a mango tango?
Not to be confused with the famous youtuber or the kill cliff energy drink, a mango tango cocktail is a refreshing and tropical cocktail that highlights the delicious flavor of mango. It's believed to have originated in Cuba as a mango version of a daiquiri.
There are many variations of the tropical cocktail, but it typically combines mango nectar, pineapple or orange juice, orange liqueur, lime juice, and coconut rum.
Mango Tango Drink Ingredients
(exact measurements of ingredient list in recipe card)
- Mango Nectar - mango nectar is the star of the show with this cocktail recipe. Mango nectar is a blend of mango puree and simple syrup. Make sure to use mango nectar NOT mango juice stuff from concentrate.
- Pineapple Juice - pineapple juice or orange juice work here, just be sure to use a good fruit juice brand like . The citrus flavors really compliment the mango
- Coconut Rum - I used Malibu, which is a white rum that's combined with the natural flavors coconut liqueur and sugar. It adds coconut flavor and sweetness. If you don't have Malibu, you can use your favorite coconut rum.
- Triple Sec - it's an orange liqueur that originated in France. You can also use Grand Marnier or Cointreau for more premium options.
- Lime Juice - to add brightness to the drink.
How to make a Mango Tango
- Add mango nectar, pineapple juice, coconut rum, triple sec, and lime juice to a cocktail shaker with ice. (Image 1)
- Shake for 10 seconds, until cold, and pour into cocktail glasses. (Image 2)
Variations
- Blend it up! Use frozen mango chunks and make this into a delicious frozen boozy drink. Add all of the ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth. If you don't have frozen mangoes, you can also pour mango nectar into ice cube trays to make mango ice cubes and blend those instead. Isn't it fun to get creative?!
- Mocktail version! Omit the rum and triple sec, the drink is just as delicious without it!
- Use fresh mangoes instead of mango nectar. Add fresh mango to a blender with the remainder of the ingredients instead of mango nectar for a fresh take on this refreshing drink.
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- Quality Ingredients: Opt for high-quality ingredients when crafting cocktails. Freshly squeezed juices and premium spirits can make a significant difference in the taste and presentation of your drink. Don't be afraid to splurge on quality ingredients—it will elevate your cocktail to a whole new level.
- Proper Measurements: Accurate measurements are crucial for consistent and balanced cocktails. Invest in a jigger to ensure you're adding the right amount of each ingredient.
- Ice Matters: Ice is a crucial component of cocktails. It chills the drink, dilutes it slightly, and contributes to the overall balance. Use quality ice cubes that are free from impurities to avoid any off-flavors.
Remember, cocktail-making is both an art and a science. Enjoy the process, have fun with it, and don't be afraid to push the boundaries of creativity. Cheers!
Recipe FAQs
Yes, coconut rum and triple sec are used in a mango tango drink. For a mocktail version, you can simply omit these.
It's a sweet and mango forward in flavor with hints of pineapple and coconut.
It can - mango tango drinks are typically made with orange or pineapple juice.
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Mango Tango Drink
Equipment
- Cocktail Shaker
- Jigger
- 2 Cocktail Glasses
Ingredients
- 4 oz Mango Nectar
- 2 oz Coconut Rum
- 1 ½ oz Pineapple Juice
- 1 oz Triple Sec
- 1 oz Lime Juice
Directions
- Add mango nectar, pineapple juice, coconut rum, triple sec, and lime juice to a cocktail shaker with ice.
- Shake for 10 seconds, until cold, and pour into cocktail glasses.
Notes
- Blend it up! Use frozen mango chunks and make this into a delicious frozen boozy drink. Add all of the ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth. If you don't have frozen mangoes, you can also pour mango nectar into ice cube trays to make mango ice cubes and blend those instead. Isn't it fun to get creative?!
- Mocktail version! Omit the rum and triple sec, the drink is just as delicious without it!
- Use fresh mangoes instead of mango nectar. Add fresh mango to a blender with the remainder of the ingredients instead of mango nectar for a fresh take on this refreshing drink.
- Quality Ingredients: Opt for high-quality ingredients when crafting cocktails. Freshly squeezed juices, premium spirits, and fresh herbs can make a significant difference in the taste and presentation of your drink. Don't be afraid to splurge on quality ingredients—it will elevate your cocktail to a whole new level.
- Proper Measurements: Accurate measurements are crucial for consistent and balanced cocktails. Invest in a jigger or a set of measuring tools to ensure you're adding the right amount of each ingredient. Follow the recipe closely, especially when it comes to strong spirits and bitters, as they can overpower the drink if not properly measured.
- Ice Matters: Ice is a crucial component of cocktails. It chills the drink, dilutes it slightly, and contributes to the overall balance. Use quality ice cubes that are free from impurities to avoid any off-flavors. Consider different types of ice, such as large cubes for slow-melting in spirit-forward drinks or crushed ice for tropical and refreshing cocktails.
It's hard to make a bourbon cocktail refreshing but I tried this one and was pleasantly surprised. Thank you!
As soon as I saw mango, I knew I had to try this as mango is my favorite fruit. But what really makes this drink so special is that dash of cayenne. What a fabulous and delicious drink!
Mango and mint paired so perfectly with the bourbon. This was the drink I didn't know I loved until I tasted it!
The flavor profile of this drink is absolutely phenomenal! Everything tastes so perfect together! I thoroughly enjoyed this cocktail!
This was so refreshing to me! I love Mango and and making it into a slush is probably one of the best ways to have it!
Trying to use up some mangos our neighbor gave us, so we made these drinks! They’re so delicious, definitely easy to get carried away!! Can’t wait to make them again.
I had fresh mango on hand, so I used those and added some ice like you suggested. Loved it!!!
I love how easy and delicious this cocktail is! I had a few of them to celebrate the weekend and I might have some more next week too!
We've made these twice this week since discovering this recipe on Pinterest over the weekend and we walk around the house saying we need more mango "smoothies" ahahah I'm not even a bourbon person, but with all the sweetness of the mangoes and the simple syrup plus that splash of cayenne make it my new favorite summer cocktail! In love!!! Thank you!