When the weather gets warm, I crave mojitos [1], but ordering one in a crowded bar makes bartenders groan. This bane of a bartender's Summer existence is also very time intensive to make at home, since you have to muddle [2] mint, juice limes, and make simple syrup.

I've also noticed more bars offering mojitos with muddled mango, which are even more trouble to make. Since I love them so much, I came up with this shortcut version of a mango mojito that requires very little effort and fewer ingredients. To get the recipe, .


This totally simple Summer cocktail uses store-bought mango puree and lime-flavored sparkling water. It needs just a little bit of muddling. If you have fresh mango at home, you can use a slice as garnish, but it's not required. Since this mojito contains no additional sugar or simple syrup, it's not too sweet and very refreshing.

Easy Mango Mojito
Original Recipe

Ingredients

6 to 8 fresh mint leaves
1 oz. light rum
1 oz. mango puree
Ice
1/4 cup lime-flavored sparkling water [3]
Mint sprig for garnish

Directions

1. Drop the mint leaves into the bottom of a sturdy glass and cover with 1 ounce of rum. Let it sit for 1 minute to allow the mint leaves to soften.
2. Using a muddler or the handle of a wooden spoon, coarsely muddle the mint leaves so that they are broken into large pieces.
3. Add 1 ounce mango puree and stir vigorously.
4. Drop 3 to 4 ice cubes into the glass, then top with lime sparkling water.
5. Garnish with mint sprig and serve.

Makes 1 cocktail.

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