This exotic tropical papaya margarita is cool, refreshing, and loaded with citrus juices. The jalapeño slices give a slight zing. The rim is sweet with honey and tangy and spicy with a salty, chile powder-rim.
Rub honey around the rim of glasses. Pour some Tajin out onto a plate, and rub the rim of the glasses in the powder to coat.
Scrape papaya flesh into a blender and add fresh orange and lime juice. Add honey and tequila and purée until smooth.
In a shaker add crushed ice, papaya puree, and shake to mix.
Strain drink into rimmed glasses filled with crushed ice.
Garnish with jalapeño slices and star fruit (if using).
Notes
For this recipe, I used El Mayor. I selected añejo, which is aged for 18 to 36 months and smooth enough for slow sipping. The flavor of this tequila is very mild with a sweet hint of caramel and combines beautifully with tropical fruits.