BHA & BHT Free Classic Mango Daiquiri
Frozen mango, fresh lime juice, white rum, and a quick homemade simple syrup — that's genuinely all it takes to blend up something that tastes like a vacation. The beauty of making this from scratch is knowing exactly what went into your glass, with no store-bought mixes or pre-made syrups that might sneak in synthetic preservatives like BHA or BHT. Frozen mango does the heavy lifting here, giving the drink a thick, frosty texture without needing a ton of extra ice. Squeezing your own limes keeps the citrus flavor bright and clean, and the homemade syrup takes only a few minutes on the stovetop. You can dial the sweetness up or down by tasting as you blend, so every glass comes out exactly the way you like it. Serve it in chilled glasses with a lime wheel and it looks every bit as good as something 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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