Like sunshine in a glass, this sweet and refreshing Mango Cocktail Recipe will instantly transport you to a tropical island. Whip them up in a blender using frozen mango chunks, fresh squeezed juices, and dark rum.
Refreshing mango drinks
Bring the beach to your backyard with these naturally sweet and refreshing Mango Cocktails. Like our Twisted Tea Mango drinks and Frosé Cocktails, these slushy drinks are a favorite at barbecues, cookouts and summer cocktail parties. One sip will transport you to an breezy oceanside lounge chair where you can feel the sand between your toes.
The best part? They're made with simple ingredients and are ready in 10 minutes.
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Ingredients
- FROZEN MANGOES: store-bought frozen mangoes (mango chunks) are easiest and work best
- LIME: (for garnish) freshly squeezed lime juice
- GRAPEFRUIT JUICE: (freshly squeezed juice is best)
- ORANGE JUICE: (fresh squeezed orange juice is best)
- MARGARITA MIX: store bought margarita mix
- DARK RUM: spiced rum works too
- MANGO LIQUEUR: (we like Parrot Bay Mango Rum)
- FRESH MANGO: (optional) for garnish
Instructions
- In a smoothie maker or blender, mix frozen mango pieces and ice until slushy. Add a tablespoon of water as needed to make smooth.
- In a cocktail shaker, combine orange juice, grapefruit juice, dark rum and mango liqueur with ice and shake.
- Fill 4 8 oz glasses half way with ice. Divide mango evenly and then top off with juice and alcohol mixture.
- Cut a lime into 4 sections. Squeeze lime juice on top and serve with a straw and fresh mango as a garnish.
Substitutions and variations
- NO ALCOHOL: Omit the rum. Add more orange juice to taste.
- MORE MANGO FLAVOR: substitute grapefruit juice with mango juice, mango nectar, or mango purée
- MORE FRUIT: add frozen strawberries, raspberries, or peaches.
- NO MANGOS? Try frozen peaches.
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Top tip
When blending the frozen fruit and ice, add water as needed to make the drink more smooth.
FAQ
We recommend frozen peaches or a combination of frozen peaches, pineapple, strawberries or raspberries. It still gives you the tropical flavor.
Because these cocktails are the consistency of a smoothie, they are hard to make ahead of time. Just have all of your ingredients ready to go....it only takes about 10 minutes!
Yes! Omit the rum and Mango Liqueur. Add more juice to taste.
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Mango Cocktail recipe
A Tropical Mango Cocktail is like sunshine in a glass, made with fresh squeezed juices, margarita mix, and a splash of dark rum.
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
- ½ C chopped frozen mango
- 1 lime
- 3 oz fresh squeezed grapefruit juice
- 3 oz fresh squeezed orange juice
- 3 oz margarita mix
- 4 oz dark rum
- 4 oz mango liquor
Instructions
- In a smoothie maker or blender, mix frozen mango pieces and ½ C ice until slushy. Add a tablespoon of water as needed to make smooth.
- In a cocktail shaker, combine all juices, rum and mango liquor with ice and shake.
- Fill 4 8 oz glasses half way with ice. Divide mango evenly and then top off with juice and alcohol mixture.
- Cut a lime into 4 sections. Squeeze lime juice on top and serve with a straw and fresh mango as a garnish.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Category: drinks & cocktails
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8 ounces
- Calories: 107
- Sugar: 4.5 g
- Sodium: 2.5 mg
- Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 9.1 g
- Protein: 0.6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
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