{
  "id": "CAT03-R17",
  "slug": "cat03-r17-everglades-mango-basil-cooler",
  "url": "https://www.thisisflorida.us/florida-recipes/recipes/cat03-r17-everglades-mango-basil-cooler.html",
  "title": "Everglades Mango-Basil Cooler",
  "category": "Drinks",
  "category_id": "CAT03",
  "language": "en",
  "yield_servings_base": 4,
  "servings_scale_options": [
    2,
    4,
    6,
    8
  ],
  "prep_time_minutes": 12,
  "cook_time_minutes": 0,
  "total_time_minutes": 12,
  "primary_cooking_method": "NO_COOK",
  "primary_food": "mango",
  "vegetarian": true,
  "allergens": [],
  "ingredients": [
    "2 cups ripe mango chunks, fresh or thawed frozen (300 g)",
    "2 cups cold water (480 ml)",
    "2 tablespoons fresh lime juice",
    "4 small basil leaves",
    "2 cups ice (280 g)",
    "6 fl oz white rum (1½ fl oz / 45 ml per serving) (180 ml)",
    "1–2 tablespoons honey or sugar",
    "optional"
  ],
  "directions": [
    "1. Rinse the basil and lime. Peel and cube fresh mango, if using.",
    "2. Blend mango, cold water, lime juice, basil, and half the ice until smooth.",
    "3. Taste and add a little sweetener only if the mango needs it.",
    "4. Pour into glasses over the remaining ice.",
    "5. Garnish with a small basil leaf.",
    "6. For the adult version, measure in white rum and stir it into the pitcher just before serving; label the pitcher clearly and serve over ice."
  ],
  "food_safety": "Contains alcohol: serve only to adults 21 and older; never serve to anyone who will drive; keep out of reach of children. Wash fresh fruit before cutting; refrigerate leftovers promptly."
}