Tropical Tummy Mango Faux-jito
a mango “mojito” with spicy simple syrup
Servings 1 serving
Calories 454kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lime quartered
- 2 sprigs mint
- 1.5 oz. jalapeno simple syrup 1 shot glass
- 3 oz. mango nectar
- 3 oz. seltzer water
- Jalapeno Simple Syrup:
- ½ cup sugar
- ½ cup water
- 1 jalapeno remove seeds if you don’t want too spicy or leave if you love the heat
Instructions
- First make your simple syrup. In a smallsaucepan, bring water to a boil and stir in sugar until dissolved.
- Remove from heat and add in jalapeno. For a slight jalapeno flavor, remove after 15 minutes. Otherwise, leave in until it reaches the intensity you like.
- In a large cocktail shaker, muddle your mint with lime wedges and your simple syrup.
- Fill your shaker with ice and pour the mango nectar on top. Shake rigorously until the shaker feels very cool to the touch. Meanwhile, fill a rocks glass with ice.
- Pour your mango mojito into your glass and top with seltzer. Garnish with a lime wedge and extra mint. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 454kcal | Carbohydrates: 119g | Sodium: 31mg | Potassium: 68mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 112g | Vitamin A: 740IU | Vitamin C: 49mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 0.7mg