Minted Mango Banco Cooler
A vibrant cooler that combines juicy mango with fresh mint and lime for a revitalizing and aromatic drink. This recipe, ready in about 7 minutes, brings together mango puree, vodka, fresh lime juice for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 160 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1 oz mango puree
- 1.5 oz vodka
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- 1/2 oz simple syrup
- 8 fresh mint leaves
- as needed crushed ice
- 1 mint sprig
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a mixing glass, muddle 8 fresh mint leaves gently with 1/2 oz simple syrup to release oils without tearing leaves.
- Step 2: Add 1.5 oz vodka, 1 oz fresh lime juice, and 1 oz mango puree along with a handful of crushed ice.
- Step 3: Stir gently with a bar spoon for 20 seconds to chill and combine flavors.
- Step 4: Strain through a fine mesh strainer into a chilled Collins glass filled with fresh crushed ice.
- Step 5: Garnish by lightly bruising a mint sprig to release aroma and place it upright in the glass.
