Sip & Savor: Refreshing Recipes to Kick Off the Summer Season

Sydney Winstead • June 12, 2025

Recipes of the Month: Tropical Shrimp Tacos & Mango Margarita

Celebrate the season with this refreshing dish and crisp cocktail, perfect for moving into summer:

Tropical Shrimp Tacos with Mango Salsa

Packed with flavor and sunshine – the perfect partner to your Mango Marg!

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 small tortillas (corn or flour)
  • 1 ripe mango, diced
  • 1 tomato diced (optional)
  • 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
  • 1 lime (juice)
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
  2. Season shrimp with chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper, then cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and opaque.
  3. While the shrimp cooks, mix together mango, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, tomato and cayenne in a bowl for the salsa.
  4. Warm your tortillas and assemble: top each with shrimp and a generous spoonful of mango salsa.
  5. Serve with lime wedges on the side for an extra burst of freshness.


These tropical shrimp tacos with a tangy mango salsa are bursting with flavors that pair perfectly with the fresh, bubbly vibes of a Hugo Spritz. It’s a bold combo to take your summer hangout to the next level! 🌮


Sip into Summer: Classic Mango Margarita (On the Rocks)

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz tequila
  • 1 oz triple sec or orange liqueur
  • 2 oz mango puree (fresh or store-bought)
  • 1 oz fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 oz agave syrup (optional, adjust to taste)
  • Ice cubes
  • Lime slices and mango slices, for garnish
  • Salt for rimming the glass (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Prepare the glass: If you like, rim your glass with lime juice and dip it into salt.
  2. Mix the margarita: In a shaker, combine tequila, triple sec, mango puree, lime juice, and agave syrup. Add ice cubes to the shaker.
  3. Shake well: Shake vigorously for about 15 seconds to chill and combine the ingredients.
  4. Serve: Strain the margarita into your prepared glass filled with fresh ice.
  5. Garnish: Add a lime slice and mango slice for a tropical touch.
  6. Enjoy! Sip and enjoy the sweet, tangy, and refreshing flavor of this mango margarita!


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