Emulsifier Free Classic Mango Daiquiri
Frozen mango, fresh lime juice, white rum, and a homemade simple syrup — that's genuinely all it takes to land a blender drink that tastes like a proper beach vacation. Because the simple syrup is made from scratch with just water and sugar, there's zero guesswork about what's actually in your glass. So many store-bought cocktail mixes and flavored syrups sneak in additives and stabilizers that can be hard to track down on a label, so blending everything yourself is a genuinely satisfying workaround. The frozen mango does double duty here, lending natural body and a frosty chill without needing anything extra to hold it together. A squeeze of fresh lime keeps the whole thing bright and balanced, and you can nudge the sweetness up or down one teaspoon at a time until it's exactly right for you. Pour it into a chilled glass with a lime wheel on the rim and it looks every bit as good as something you'd order at a 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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