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What if the Mango Jalapeño Margarita is too sweet?
Do This Now
Add fresh lime juice 1 teaspoon at a time, shake again with ice and taste.
Why It Happened
Mango ripeness, orange liqueur and agave can make sweetness vary.
Watch For
Adjust only after the drink is cold and diluted.
What if the margarita is too tart?
Do This Now
Add agave syrup 1/2 teaspoon at a time and shake again.
Why It Happened
Fresh lime juice varies in acidity and the mango may be less ripe.
Watch For
Stop when the mango becomes clear again; too much agave can hide the jalapeño.
What if the jalapeño makes the margarita too spicy?
Do This Now
Strain out the jalapeño, add more mango and lime mixture without chile and shake again with ice.
Why It Happened
Jalapeños vary widely in heat, and muddling releases capsaicin quickly.
Watch For
Do not try to remove heat with water alone; dilute with the complete nonspicy drink mixture.
What if chunks of mango make the margarita difficult to pour?
Do This Now
Strain through a fine-mesh strainer, pressing gently, then pour over fresh ice.
Why It Happened
The mango was fibrous or was not muddled finely enough.
Watch For
Keep enough mango puree for flavor; straining will make the drink smoother.
What if the Tajín rim is overpowering the drink?
Do This Now
Wipe off part of the rim or transfer the drink to a clean glass with only half the rim seasoned.
Why It Happened
Too much salty chile-lime seasoning coated the rim.
Watch For
Leave an unseasoned section so each sip can be adjusted.
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