Tropical Mango Sipper

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"Refresh the senses with a juicy summer cocktail that plays well with a variety of base spirits. Grab what you’ve got on hand and mix this up for a fresh take on a tart but sweet tropical sipper."
-- @cocktail_contessa
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Prep time: 5mins
Serves or Makes: 1

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ingredients

  • 3 ounces mango nectar
  • 1 1/2 ounces silver tequila, or white rum or bourbon
  • 1 ounce fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 ounce vanilla simple syrup
  • 1/2 ounce St Elizabeth's Allspice Dram
  • 12 drops 1821 Tart Cherry Saffron bitters
  • Basil leaves, for garnish
  • Chili lime salt, for the rim

Method

  • Step 1

    Rim the outside of a tall glass with chili lime salt and set aside.

  • Step 2

    Combine juices, spirits, simple syrup and bitters in a cocktail shaker and fill with ice. Shake until the shaker is too cold to hold.

  • Step 3

    Strain into a tall glass filled with fresh ice with a basil leaf or two in among the cubes. Top with a long straw and a sprig of fresh basil. Add a sprinkle of chili lime salt on top if you like.

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