The most refreshing and tropical tasting this mango mojito should be the drink you are sipping on this summer! For another mojito recipe take a look at our Passion Fruit Mojito. 
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Travel leads to great revelations of what exotic fruit and vegetables are supposed to taste like. My love affair with mangos began in the Philippines more than a decade ago.
To this day I haven’t been able to find mangos as sweet, fragrant and juicy as the ones I was able to enjoy daily during my year there.
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Even with the benefit of fresh fruit being accessible to us all year round we often have not a slightest idea of the real taste of some tropical beauties. Nothing can substitute for mangos ripened on the tree under the hot sun!
And yet, every year I wait for them to appear in supermarkets and I buy a whole box. They are decidedly not as tasty as Filipino mangoes but they hit the spot.
A couple of days ago I was browsing the World Food aisle in my local Sainsbury’s and I spotted a can of mango pulp from India. I had to buy it and have no regrets!
How To Make Mojito
The traditional recipe for mojito consists of rum, lime juice, mint and simple syrup. I first discovered how delicious they could be while vacationing on Canary Islands!
What is the flavour profile?
The original mojito taste of citrus and mint, and therefore is incredibly refreshing on a hot day.
Here is a little spin on the traditional mojito. I’ve added mango pulp to give it a more tropical taste.
What rum should I use?
The best rum to use is not the most expensive, light rum since you will be mixing it with other things. Premium bottles and high prices are not necessary!
Brad and I loved sipping it while sitting in our garden. It tastes just as beautiful virgin. So if you don’t care for rum, skip it and have yourself a little taste of tropics!
Or you can make a big pitcher without alcohol for a party and let people choose whether they want it with or without rum!
My mango mojito is best enjoyed drinking through a straw since there are lots of little bits of mint floating around. I buy paper straws. They are prettier and so much better for the environment.
If you make my Mango Mojito, tag your @vikalinka in your Instagram photos. I would love to see you enjoying them!
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Mango Mojito
Equipment
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Ingredients
- 4 tablespoon mango purée I used ready sweetened puree from a jar but you can make your own in a blender
- 1 lime juice of
- 8 fresh mint leaves
- 4oz/100mlThis is an affiliate link.light rum This is an affiliate link.light rum
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- ice cubes
Instructions
- For the mango purée: add the mango chunks of 1 mango in a blender and purée or use pre-made mango purée.
- In a shaker, combine lime juice, sugar and mint and muddle the mint until it tears and releases the scent. (Sugar helps that process.)
- Strain mango puree into the shaker.
- Add ice and rum. Cover and shake vigorously. Strain into a chilled glass and top with tonic water.
- Garnish with lime slices and mint.
- Note: Skip rum for an alcohol free version.
Nutrition
Jennifer says
How much sugar?
vikalinka says
It really depends on how sweet you like it and how sweet your mangoes are. I would start with 1 tsp and up if needed.
Indre @ cupcakesnmiracles says
Can I have one at work?? 😀
vikalinka says
Hahaha it will sure make the day go faster!
Katya @ Little Broken says
Yes to summer drinks! I have a mint plant size of my backyard (thanks to hubby) and don’t know what to do with it but now I do 🙂
vikalinka says
I love mint but I do have it safely contained in a pot!
Lucy @SupergoldenBakes says
Yes please. You make a pitcher and I will be right round! I will even bring snacks : )
I have never made a real mojito as don’t tend to have white rum at home. This looks refreshing and delicious so maybe I should stock up.
vikalinka says
You are always welcome with or without snacks!! Just tell me when. 😉
Mike says
Heat wave starting in Florida foe Memorial Day weekend and your recipe is a great refresher!
vikalinka says
Enjoy your holiday, Mike!
Laura (Tutti Dolci) says
I could so go for one of these mojitos by the pool!
vikalinka says
Pool is what’s missing here for sure!