Monsoon Spice Mango Martini
A smooth and tropical cocktail with ripe mango sweetness accented by warming Indian spices, capturing the essence of a monsoon evening. This Indian-inspired recipe, ready in about 7 minutes, brings together mango vodka, fresh lime juice, cardamom syrup 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 210 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
- 2 oz mango vodka
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- 3/4 oz cardamom syrup
- 1 oz mango puree
- as needed ice cubes
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Instructions
- Step 1: Load a cocktail shaker with ice cubes to just above halfway. Add 2 oz mango vodka, 1 oz fresh lime juice, 3/4 oz cardamom syrup, and 1 oz mango puree.
- Step 2: Shake vigorously for 20 seconds until the shaker is frosty.
- Step 3: Double strain the cocktail into a chilled martini glass to remove pulp and ice shards.
- Step 4: Garnish with a thin slice of fresh mango fanned on the rim and a light dusting of ground cardamom on top.
