Barley Free Classic Mango Daiquiri
Tropical, refreshing, and endlessly crowd-pleasing, this frozen mango daiquiri is the kind of drink that makes any occasion feel like a celebration. Frozen mango chunks give it a naturally thick, smoothie-like texture while delivering that sweet, sun-ripened flavor that pairs beautifully with bright lime juice and white rum. The homemade simple syrup is a small but worthwhile step — just sugar and water stirred together on the stove — and it lets you dial in the sweetness exactly to your taste. Blended cocktails can sometimes hide unexpected additives or grain-derived ingredients when they come premixed, so making this one from scratch means you know exactly what's going in the glass. Every ingredient here is straightforward and naturally free from grain-based additions, so it's a genuinely worry-free pour. Serve it in chilled glasses with a lime wheel on the rim and it looks just as good as anything you'd order at a beach bar.
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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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