Carrageenan Free Classic Mango Daiquiri
Tropical, tangy, and impossibly refreshing, this frozen mango daiquiri is the kind of drink that makes any occasion feel like a celebration. Blended cocktails can be a surprisingly tricky category for anyone avoiding carrageenan, since many store-bought mixes and flavored syrups sneak in additives and stabilizers you'd never expect in a simple drink. This recipe sidesteps all of that by building everything from scratch — frozen mango, fresh lime juice, white rum, and a quick homemade simple syrup made from just water and sugar. There's nothing processed or mysterious in the glass, just clean, real ingredients that let the fruit do the heavy lifting. The frozen mango pulls double duty as both flavor and texture, giving you that thick, slushy consistency without any thickeners or gums. A squeeze of fresh lime keeps it bright and balanced, and you can dial the sweetness up or down with the simple syrup until it's exactly right for your palate. Serve it in chilled glasses with a lime wheel on the rim and it looks every bit as good as it tastes.
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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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