Description
These frozen mango mojitos are a refreshing riff on the classic mojito with mangoes, mint, lime juice, and a vanilla-orange simple syrup that adds a flavorful twist. They are nonalcoholic so you can enjoy them all day long.
Ingredients
For vanilla-orange simple syrup
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3–4 wide strips of zest from 1 medium navel orange (see Note 1)
- 3–4 wide strips of zest from 1 large lime (see Note 1)
For mango mojito
- 4 cups peeled and diced fresh mango chunks
- 6 tablespoons vanilla-orange simple syrup
- 6 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 4 cups ice cubes
- 8–10 mint leaves
- Optional garnish: mint sprigs, lime slices and/or dried orange slices
Instructions
For the vanilla-orange simple syrup
- Heat. In a small saucepan, stir together the sugar, water, vanilla extract, orange zest, and lime zest; bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat to a simmer and stir until the sugar is dissolved, 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Steep. Cover the saucepan and let steep for 45-60 minutes.
- Strain and chill. Using a slotted spoon, strain out the orange and lime zest and discard. Chill the simple syrup until ready to use (see Note 2).
For the mango mojito
- Blend. Place the mango chunks, simple syrup, lime juice, ice, and mint leaves in a blender and blend until smooth.
- Serve. Pour the mango mixture into glasses and garnish as desired.
Notes
- Use a vegetable peeler to remove the colored part of the peel with as little white pith as possible.
- To quickly chill the simple syrup, put the saucepan into a bowl of ice water being careful not to get any water in the pan. Stir the syrup until it is cold.
