Frozen Mango Margarita
By Marty Cole · April 25, 2026
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Taco night got upgraded the day I figured out this Frozen Mango Margarita in the Ninja Slushi. Tequila, triple sec, mango puree, and a good squeeze of lime go in and out comes a slushy, smooth margarita with that sweet mango up front and the lime snapping it back. My sister-in-law, who swears she hates tequila, had two and then asked for the recipe. Keep this one for the grown-ups. Use ripe mango puree or the canned Alphonso stuff, because underripe mango tastes flat and you'll be reaching for more syrup to fix it.
Your machine size
Slushi 64 oz (Standard) · quantities scaled ×1
⚠️ Over the hard-spirit limit
~8.0 oz of 40% spirit exceeds the ~6.9 oz max for this batch size. Dilute or scale down the liquor.
Ingredients
- Blanco Tequila8 oz
- Triple Sec4 oz
- Mango Puree16 oz
- Fresh Lime Juice4 oz
- Cold Water12 oz
- Lime Wedgeoptional1 garnish
- Coarse Saltoptional1 garnish
Makes ~52 oz · est. 10.0% ABV
Directions
- 1Combine tequila, triple sec, mango puree, lime juice, and water in a pitcher.
- 2Stir until the mango is fully incorporated.
- 3Pour the mixture into the Slushi vessel below the max line.
- 4Seal the lid and choose the SPIKED SLUSH preset.
- 5Let it freeze into a smooth slush, about 38 minutes.
- 6Rim a glass with salt, dispense, and add a lime wedge.
Tips
- Pour your liquid base into the Slushi bowl at room temperature, no pre-chilling needed; the machine does the work.
- If your slush isn't scoopable after 45 minutes, the room temperature might be too warm; move the machine away from direct sunlight or heat sources.
- For a thicker texture, use less water in your base; for a thinner pour-from-tap consistency, add an extra splash of cold water.
Variations
- Swap fresh lime juice with fresh lemon juice and add a splash of ginger beer for a Margarita Mule style drink.
- Use pineapple puree instead of mango puree and reduce the Triple Sec slightly for a tropical twist.
- Make it a Frozen Skinny Margarita by using 1.5 ounces of tequila instead of 2 ounces and adding more fresh lime juice for brightness without extra sweetness.
FAQ
- Can I use bottled lime juice instead of fresh?
- Yes, bottled lime juice works fine and is convenient for batch making. Fresh lime juice tends to taste brighter, but bottled gives consistent results if that is what you have on hand.
- What if my slush never freezes and just stays liquidy?
- Your kitchen temperature might be too warm above 75 degrees F, or you may have added too much water to the base. Try reducing the water by a quarter cup and give it 60 minutes of churn time.
- Can I make this ahead and store it in the freezer?
- The Slushi machine is designed to churn fresh, so enjoy it right from the tap when it reaches slush consistency. Once it sits in a regular freezer, the texture breaks down and becomes icy and separated.
- What if I want a lighter version with less alcohol?
- You can reduce the tequila to 1 ounce and add an extra half ounce of cold water to keep the base the right consistency for churning.
Nutrition
Per serving · makes about 4 servings · estimated
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Meet Marty Cole
I'm a home cook who got a little obsessed with the Ninja Slushi and Creami. I test every recipe in my own kitchen on a real machine, dial in the texture, and only post the ones my family actually finishes.
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