Ingredients

These ingredients blend into a slushie powerhouse of tropical flavor:

🥭 2 cups frozen mango chunks (fresh mango works but needs ice)
🍋 Juice of 1 lime (about 2 tablespoons)
🌿 10 fresh mint leaves, plus sprigs for garnish
🥄 2 tablespoons simple syrup (or to taste)
🧊 1 cup crushed ice
🍸 2 oz white rum (optional for a cocktail version)
🥤 Optional: sparkling water or soda to top off
🍍 Garnish: lime wheel, mango slice, mint sprig

Instructions

Step 1:
In a blender, add frozen mango chunks, lime juice, mint leaves, simple syrup, and ice. Blend until you get a smooth, thick slush.

Step 2:
Taste the mixture and adjust sweetness (add more simple syrup) or tang (squeeze extra lime) as preferred.

Step 3:
If making the alcoholic version, add rum and pulse to combine. Do not overblend—it may get too watery.

Step 4:
Pour into a chilled glass and garnish with a lime wheel, mango slice, and fresh mint sprig.

Step 5:
For a sparkling finish, top with a splash of chilled sparkling water or lemon-lime soda just before serving, stirred gently to maintain fizz

Notes

For best texture, use frozen mango—it blends into a slushy drink without turning watery. If using fresh mango, use extra ice (about 1½ cups) to maintain thickness. Avoid overblending after adding rum or soda to preserve fizz. Taste and adjust after adding alcohol—rum can mellow the lime. Puree mint and lime first briefly before mango to ensure even mint distribution.

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Nutrition

Calories: 180
Sodium: 5mg
Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 1g