Artificial Food Coloring Free Classic Mango Daiquiri
Bright, tropical, and genuinely refreshing, this frozen mango daiquiri is the kind of drink that makes any evening feel like a celebration. What makes it especially appealing is how clean and straightforward every ingredient is — frozen mango, fresh lime juice, white rum, and a homemade simple syrup you whip up in minutes on the stovetop. That from-scratch syrup is a small but meaningful detail, since store-bought cocktail mixes and flavored syrups are notorious for sneaking in synthetic dyes and artificial additives you'd rather avoid. Here, you control exactly what goes into the glass. The frozen mango does double duty as both the flavor base and a natural thickener, giving the drink that gorgeous golden-orange hue without a drop of artificial color. Blending everything on high for under a minute delivers a silky-smooth texture that rivals anything you'd order at a bar. Garnish with a fresh lime wheel and serve immediately for a cocktail that looks stunning and tastes even better.
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2 servings
For the simple syrup
- ¼ cup water
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
For the daiquiri
- 2 cups frozen mango chunks
- 3 oz white rum
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
- 2 tbsp simple syrup, or more to taste
- ½ cup ice cubes
For serving
- 2 lime wheels or wedges (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the water and sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the sugar is fully dissolved, about 2–3 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool to room temperature before using.
- 2
Add the frozen mango chunks, white rum, fresh lime juice, 2 tbsp of the cooled simple syrup, and ice to a blender. Blend on high until completely smooth, about 30–45 seconds.
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