Kiddy Mango Mojito
It’s that time again! Summer is calling for some refreshing drinks. This Mango Mojito is perfect for a BBQ in the backyard kinda party or a stroll in the park. It’s a virgin mojito, which means you can take your drink anywhere. Of course, you have a choice of making it an adult drink, just add rum, stay in the backyard, and enjoy the sun.
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the ingredients
MINT LEAVES
- I’m sure if you live in a place where Summer is incredibly gorgeous, you’ll see tons of mint leaves growing right in your front yard. Mint is a delicate herb with soft stems. For storage, I wrap them in a paper towel then place them in a ziplock bag and refrigerate. It lasts for a good week. It’s best to use them raw or add them at the end of the cooking process. This herb is also a perfect garnish for your dessert.
MANGOS
- I found these beautiful-looking Manila mangos. It is also known as a Carabao mango. It’s sweet when ripened, very fibrous, and nutritious. It’s cultivated in the Philippines and named after a native Filipino breed domesticated water buffalo.
- LIMES balances the sweetness from the fruits and syrup.
- LIME SODA OR SPRITE boost the flavor of this Mango Mojito
- SALT helps cuts through the sweetness and also brings all the flavors together.
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Kiddy Mango Mojito
Equipment
- Mortar and Pestle
- Whisk
- Drinking glass
- Saucepan
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 ripened mango, peeled, diced
- 2 juices of limes, reserve some for garnish
- 1 cup mint leaves
- a pinch of salt
- 1 1/2 cup Sprite
- 2 cups ice cubes
Instructions
- Place the saucepan on a stove, turn it on to medium heat. Add sugar and water, stir, simmer until the sugar dissolved. Set aside.
- Slice the sides (cheeks) of the mango. Score the flesh with your knife. Use a spoon to scoop the flesh out of the skin (this is called the "hedgehog" method). Place them in a bowl and set them aside.
- Cut the limes into slices. Place the mint leaves in the pestle, sprinkle salt. Squeeze the limes. Use a mortar to press the leaves. Crush them to release the juices from the mint and render the flavor (it'll smell very minty).
- Place crushed leaves in a tall glass. Add syrup and Sprite, stir vigorously.
- Assemble, divide the mixture into two small glasses. Add the diced mango and ice cubes. Strain the mojito mixture into the glasses, garnish with mint leaves and limes. If the mixture is too sweet for you, add water or more ice cubes.
Notes
- Make sure to buy fresh mint leaves without bruises.
- Use more limes if needed. If you find it too sweet, add water or more ice cubes, then squeeze more lime juice.
- To make this drink for adults, add a splash of rum or maybe more than a splash if you wish!
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Welcome to my virtual home. I’m a mom of two wonderful girls and a Community Education Culinary Instructor. I love to prepare and cook home-cooked meals. Cooking and planning your meals might sound like another chore added to your already long list of things to do. Believe me, I’ve been there. However, cooking and prepping meals will save you money, time, and you know what goes into your food. Definitely worth the effort. Read more…
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