As soon as the temperature creeps past 75, there’s only one thing on our minds: margaritas. It’s officially that time of year again—when rooftop kickbacks, beach days, and link-ups on the stoop demand a cocktail that hits just right. But not just any margarita… no, no. This summer, we’re doing it Megan Thee Stallion style with the Hot Girl Summerita—a bold, spicy, and undeniably bad bitch remix of your classic marg that pays homage to the queen of Hot Girl energy herself.
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Think tequila with a little heat, a splash of citrus, and a whole lot of attitude. Megan gave us the blueprint with Body, Savage, and Hot Girl Summer—so it’s only right that we sip something just as iconic while we live our best lives. Whether you’re twerking in the mirror or turning heads at brunch, the Hot Girl Summerita is the official drink of your main character era.
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Featuring: La Gritona Reposado Tequila
(Co-founded and distilled by a team of badass women, La Gritona is often championed by Black mixologists and culture-forward bars—it’s smooth, earthy, and perfect for this kind of remix.)
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🌶️ Ingredients:
- 2 oz La Gritona Reposado Tequila (or another Black-supported tequila like TCapri Tequila)
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- 3/4 oz agave nectar
- 1/2 oz mango puree (or muddled fresh mango)
- 1 slice jalapeño (more if you like it spicy)
- TajĂn or chili-lime salt for the rim
- Garnish: lime wheel + mango cube + mint sprig
🥂 Instructions:
- Rim your glass with lime and dip it in TajĂn or chili-lime salt.
- In a shaker, combine tequila, lime juice, agave nectar, mango puree, and jalapeño slice.
- Add ice and shake it like you’re BeyoncĂ© at Coachella—with purpose and rhythm.
- Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice.
- Garnish with a lime wheel, a cube of mango on a toothpick, and a mint sprig for the aesthetic.
💅🏾 Why It Hits:
It’s sweet with a kick—like your favorite playlist. The mango brings the summer sun, the jalapeño brings the heat, and the tequila? Smooth, cultural, and Black-owned. This is the margarita remix that makes you want to text your friends “brunch at my place, bring vibes.”
