In my old age, I have discovered that I love rum, and that I really love daiquiris! I do not like sweet drinks, so my version is made with a combination of fresh lime juice for tartness, agave for a hint of sweetness, and frozen mangoes, which are available all year round. On Sundays, after we play golf, we either make margaritas or daiquiris to cool off and unwind. Once you taste this daiquiri you will be hooked...I am warning you now.
You can use light or dark rum, or a combination of both if you desire. If you do not have cointreau, you can use triple sec. Instead of using a traditional simple syrup ( water boiled with sugar) I use a combination of agave and water. If you are not a mango fan, you can use frozen peaches.
Squeeze your limes. I like using this juicing tool, which you can find in any grocery store. It makes life easy and it keeps the seeds out.
Combine all your ingredients in the blender and blend till smooth. If you have any left over after filling your glasses, simply pour the remains in a container that will fit in your freezer to keep it frozen. If you put a lid on your container the daiquiris can remain in the freezer till you are tempted to indulge again.
I encourage you to get out of your comfort zone and make a fun new wonderful drink for yourself. I guarantee it will be better than any drink you can purchase at a restaurant or bar, and you can savor it in the comfort of your own home.
MANGO DAIQUIRI RECIPE
Serves: Makes 6 daiquiris
Prep Time: 5 Minutes
INGREDIENTS
- 1 cup light rum
- 2 shots cointreau
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup agave
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice (3 limes)
- 1 1/2 cups frozen mango cubes
- 4 cups of ice (start with 4 and add ice as needed)
PREPARATION
- Juice your limes 'till you have 1/4 cup lime juice.
- In your blender combine the rum, cointreau, water, agave, lime juice, mango, and ice. I use a pyrex liquid 2 cup measuring cup and fill it a little above the 2 cup level twice with ice. The water and agave replace the traditional simple syrup (water boiled with sugar) that most daiquiri recipes call for.
- Blend till smooth. Add additional ice to achieve the consistency you like. You can store the daiquiris in the freezer till ready to enjoy. If the daiquiris have been in the freezer for a while, let them defrost a little and puree in the blender again for a smooth consistency.
Note: If you use fresh mangoes, there is no need to add the 1/2 cup of water.