Mango Daiquiri

             Makes 6 drinks

             A tropical cocktail is a great summer drink. Daiquiris were created in Havana, Cuba – where there is an abundance of tropical fruit and rum. Here in Australia, there is nothing like the smell of mango to remind us that Christmas is on its way. Sip the rummy mango through the finely crushed ice, using a straw or not, and know the festive season is here.

             2 roughly chopped mangoes

             ½ cup white rum

             1 tablespoon sugar

             2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime or lemon juice

             4 cups crushed ice

             thin slices of lime and mint sprigs (optional), to garnish

              

             Put everything apart from the garnish in a blender or food processor and process, scraping down the sides a few times, until the mixture is very smooth but still frozen.

             Pour the mixture into stemmed glasses and garnish each with a slice of lime and mint if desired.