Mango and Mint Martini

Mango and Mint Madness Martini
Mango and Mint Madness Martini

Mango and mint add something unique to this martini recipe.  Make sure you use a very ripe mango.  Cheers!

Mango and Mint Martini

Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Servings: 2

Ingredients

  • 2 ounces rum
  • 1/2 mango peeled, cut into chunks
  • 4 mint leaves plus two sprigs for garnish
  • 1 ounce fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 ounce simple syrup*

Instructions

  • In a cocktail shaker, add mango, mint leaves, lime juice and simple syrup.  Muddle (mash) until mango is mostly liquid.  
  • Fill with ice, add rum and shake
  • Double strain using a cocktail shaker top and a small strainer.  Pour into chilled martini glass and garnish with a sprig of mint.

Notes

*Simple syrup - Boil equal parts of water and sugar until sugar has melted.  Cool before use.  This is a common cocktail ingredient - make a large batch and keep in the refrigerator for your next cocktail celebration.

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