Sparkling Mango Mint Lemonade

Oh no! My garnish sank!

I had some mangoes on hand. And some mint. And some lemons. And I came across this recipe for a vodka drink that uses them all, so I had to make it.


Anita liked it.

Makes: 2 large drinks
Printable Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups mango, peeled and chopped, well chilled
• 6-8 leaves mint
• 8 oz vodka
• 1 1/2 cups sparkling lemonade (see below)

1. Put mango, mint and vodka in a blender and puree until smooth.

2. Pour into a glass and top with lemonade. Stir and serve.

Sparkling Lemonade

Ingredients:

• 10 large lemons
• 1 T lemon zest
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 1/2 cups hot water
• 4 cups club soda

1. Juice lemons into a pitcher. Add zest, sugar and hot water. Stir until sugar is dissolved.

2. Add 4 cups of ice and the club soda.