Mango Mojitos
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4.5
Mango Mojitos
Description
Mango Mojitos begin by pulsing mango and fresh mint leaves in a blender to create a coarse puree. This puree provides the tropical sweetness and herbaceous lift essential to the drink. The mixture is combined with light rum, fresh lime juice, and simple syrup in a shaker with ice to chill and blend the flavors thoroughly.
After shaking, the cocktail is poured into glasses over fresh ice and topped with club soda to add effervescence without overpowering the taste. The use of fresh ingredients results in a lively, balanced drink with fruity sweetness, citrus acidity, and mint aroma. Fresh mango pieces and mint sprigs as garnish reinforce the flavor profile and add a vibrant look.
This beverage serves well as a refreshing libation on a warm day or alongside light, summery dishes. Its fresh components and simple preparation allow for easy customization to taste and volume.
Ingredients
- 1 c. Mango fresh or frozen, plus more for garnish, peeled
- 4-6 mint leaf plus more for garnish, fresh
- 2 oz. rum I used Bacardi
- ¼ c. simple syrup
- 1 lime juice of 1
- club soda
- ice cubes
Instructions
- In a blender, pulse the mango and mint leaves until roughly pureed.
- In a cocktail shaker or mason jar, add ice cubes, mango puree, rum, simple syrup, and lime juice. Secure lid and shake vigorously. Pour mixture into two glasses with additional ice, and fill the remaining glass with club soda. Top with mint sprigs and extra mango. Enjoy right away!
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 2drinks
Amount Per Serving
Calories 227 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 227kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 43g | 14% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Sodium | 19mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 251mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 38g | 76% |
| Vitamin A | 1365IU | 27% |
| Vitamin C | 53.5mg | 59% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1.5mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.5
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