Miami Mango Mint Smash
Mango, mint, lime, and white rum make a cool, bright adult cocktail. Adults 21+ only — serve responsibly and keep clearly labeled away from virgin drinks.
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 produce and refrigerate leftovers promptly.
Equipment
- Blender
- pitcher
- muddler or spoon
- citrus juicer
Ingredients (for 4 servings)
- 1½ cups ripe mango chunks (225 g)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 10 mint leaves
- 2 cups cold water (480 ml)
- 1 cup chilled sparkling water (240 ml)
- 2 cups ice (280 g)
- 6 fl oz white rum (1½ fl oz / 45 ml per serving) (180 ml)
- 1 tablespoon sugar or honey
- optional
Directions
Rinse mint and lime; blend mango with cold water until smooth.
Pour into a pitcher and stir in lime juice.
Lightly press mint leaves with the back of a spoon and add them to the pitcher for 5 minutes.
Remove mint if desired; taste and sweeten only if needed.
Add sparkling water, pour over ice, and serve.
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.
Skill taught
Muddling mint gently without tearing it into bitter bits.
Affordable substitution
Use frozen mango, thawed.
Optional variation
Add a pinch of chili powder to the adults’ serving only.
Leftovers and storage
Keep covered and chilled up to 24 hours; add sparkling water just before serving.