Mango Margarita

This recipe came from 'Giada at Home' and is wonderful as a brunch drink. Or maybe a little later in the day :)

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 4
• Yields: 4 8 oz glasses

Ingredients

• 1⁄4 cup sugar
• 1⁄4 cup water
•  of fresh mint
• 1 1⁄2 lbs  frozen mango chunks
• 1 1⁄2 cups  tequila
• 1  cup  ice

Directions

1. Make a simple syrup by bringing the sugar and water to a boil. Let it boil for about 1 minute, and then take it off the burner and add the mint leaves letting them steep until the mixture comes to room temperature.
2. Pour syrup into blender through a sieve to extract mint leaves.
3. Add mangoes, tequila, and ice.
4. Blend thoroughly and enjoy!