Ingredients
2 tequila
1 cointreau
1/4 fresh mango, peeled and chopped
1/2 cup fresh orange juice
1/2 key or mexican lime, juice only
1 cup ice, crushed
2 slice key or mexican lime (garnish)
Directions
Combine tequila, Cointreau, mango, orange juice, lime juice and ice
in a blender and blend until slushy. Serve in large martini glasses.
& Robb Walsh
Servings: 2 servings
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Categories: Alcohol; Beverages; Cocktail; Drink; Fruit
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