We always wait until it is over 90 degrees Fahrenheit before we spoil ourselves with a
daiquiri. I need to be sweltering to really reap the benefits of this classic drink. My father and his only son-in-law have perfected the lime version. Here is his refreshing take on a mango variety. You will need two Ataulfo mangos for the original ratio given by Ina Garten. We found that frozen mango pieces and even the peeled and cubed ones in containers totally lacked flavor when pureed. And we needed much more than 1 teaspoon of one-to-one sugar syrup for this mango daiquiri. So just add a squirt or two of the Mango Essence from Grasse. To get the complete skinny on mangos in the US click here
daiquiri. I need to be sweltering to really reap the benefits of this classic drink. My father and his only son-in-law have perfected the lime version. Here is his refreshing take on a mango variety. You will need two Ataulfo mangos for the original ratio given by Ina Garten. We found that frozen mango pieces and even the peeled and cubed ones in containers totally lacked flavor when pureed. And we needed much more than 1 teaspoon of one-to-one sugar syrup for this mango daiquiri. So just add a squirt or two of the Mango Essence from Grasse. To get the complete skinny on mangos in the US click here
Recipe
Mango Daiquiri
Yield
2
Ingredients
- Ingredients
- 2 ataulfo mangos, fruit peeled and chopped
- 1/4 cup(60ml) fresh lime juice
- 1-2 tablespoons (15-30ml) sugar syrup (1 to 1 ratio of sugar to water)
- 3/4 cup (178ml) white rum
- Crushed ice
- 1/4 teaspoon of Mango Essence from Grasse
- Mint sprig or thin slice of lime for garnish
Instructions
- Place the mango, lime juice, sugar syrup and rum in a blender and process until smooth.nYou can pass this through a sieve if your mangos are too pulpy.nAdd mango essence in 1/8 teaspoon increments to your mix.nFill your cocktail glass with crushed ice.nPour mixture over and garnish with mint or lime slice.
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