Tropical Mango Vanilla Rum Cooler
A luscious and creamy cocktail with ripe mango and smooth vanilla rum, balanced by fresh lime for a tropical escape. This recipe, ready in about 6 minutes, brings together vanilla rum, mango puree, and 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 230 calories and feeds 1, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Add this recipe to your weekly plan" 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
- 1.75 oz vanilla rum
- 1 oz mango puree
- 0.75 oz fresh lime juice
- 0.5 oz coconut cream
- 0.5 oz simple syrup (1:1)
- as needed crushed ice
- 1 mint sprig
- 1 mango slice
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Instructions
- Step 1: Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with crushed ice. Pour in 1.75 oz vanilla rum, 1 oz mango puree, 0.75 oz fresh lime juice, 0.5 oz coconut cream, and 0.5 oz simple syrup.
- Step 2: Shake vigorously for 15 seconds until well chilled and creamy.
- Step 3: Strain into a chilled hurricane glass filled with fresh crushed ice.
- Step 4: Garnish with a fresh mint sprig placed upright and a thin mango slice rested on the rim.
