Gingered Mango Lemonade With or Without a Kick
Recipe: #8948
April 10, 2013
Categories: Beverages, Carribbean, 5-Minute Prep, July 4th, No Eggs, Non-Dairy, Herbs, Spring, more
"This is a fantastic easy cocktail for a party or entertaining. And, for those who want a little kick ... or, for those who don't. I love mango, and live in FL - so, mango is my obvious choice for this drink. However, it is also fantastic with peaches or papaya as well - try to use what is in season. It is nothing more than a simple syrup, fresh pureed fruit; and a lemon base; then, your choice of the "kick." I like vodka or bourbon, but rum and gin are also very good. Also ... don't be afraid to use frozen fruits. Today, peaches, mango and papaya are almost always available in the freezer section. And remember ... this is equally as good without the alcohol! Add a skewer of fresh mango for the kids or for those who don't drink, and it is a fantastic summer drink."
Ingredients
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- GINGER SYRUP
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- MANGO LEMON BASE
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- Garnish:
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Nutritional
- Serving Size: 1 (212.3 g)
- Calories 470.2
- Total Fat - 6.4 g
- Saturated Fat - 1.4 g
- Cholesterol - 0.1 mg
- Sodium - 764.9 mg
- Total Carbohydrate - 94.6 g
- Dietary Fiber - 2.4 g
- Sugars - 40.7 g
- Protein - 8.9 g
- Calcium - 31.4 mg
- Iron - 4.1 mg
- Vitamin C - 23.6 mg
- Thiamin - 0.5 mg
Step by Step Method
Step 1
Ginger Syrup ... Add the water, sugar, and ginger to a small pot and bring to a light boil; then, turn off the heat and let it cool down. Remove the ginger after the syrup has completely cooled. Refrigerate until ready to use.
Step 2
Lemon Mango Puree ... Simply add the mango and lemon juice to a blender and puree until smooth. Again, you can substitute papaya or peaches too, which work equally as good. Add the cooled ginger syrup and blend to combine. Refrigerate until chilled and ready to use. It should chill at least 2 hours before using.
Step 3
Serve ... Add the mango lemon base, a few mint sprigs, and club soda to a large pitcher. On the side, your choice of vodka, bourbon, gin, or rum (your favorites), a bucket of ice; and garnishes - mint sprigs, fresh mango cubes, and lemon wedges. This way, everyone can make their own cocktail. A few ice cubes, the liquor of their choice, maybe a mint sprig and lemon wedge; and, and the mango lemonade. ENJOY!
Step 4
A great party or cocktail to entertain with. Just make sure, NOT to add the club soda to the mango lemon puree until ready to serve.
Tips
No special items needed.