This refreshing Mango Splash is a delightful French-style beverage that captures the essence of summer in every glass. It features the sweet, tropical richness of ripe mangoes balanced by the citrusy brightness of fresh lime juice and the herbal orange notes of curaçao. The mixture is lightly sweetened with sugar and then effervescently lifted with chilled sparkling white wine, creating a crisp, bubbly texture that is both elegant and approachable. Perfect for warm afternoons, garden parties, or as a sophisticated welcome drink for guests, this recipe is simple to prepare and allows the natural flavors of the fruit to shine. The result is a visually stunning, aromatic drink that offers a perfect harmony of sweet, tart, and sparkling elements.
Mango Splash
Description
This refreshing Mango Splash is a delightful French-style beverage that captures the essence of summer in every glass. It features the sweet, tropical richness of ripe mangoes balanced by the citrusy brightness of fresh lime juice and the herbal orange notes of curaçao. The mixture is lightly sweetened with sugar and then effervescently lifted with chilled sparkling white wine, creating a crisp, bubbly texture that is both elegant and approachable. Perfect for warm afternoons, garden parties, or as a sophisticated welcome drink for guests, this recipe is simple to prepare and allows the natural flavors of the fruit to shine. The result is a visually stunning, aromatic drink that offers a perfect harmony of sweet, tart, and sparkling elements.Ingredients
Directions
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Select ripe mangoes that have a pleasant, sweet aroma.
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Hold a mango stem-end up and slice the flesh away from the long flat stone in long, vertical sections.
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Slice the flesh away from the skin.
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Repeat these steps with the remaining mangoes.
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Cut 12 thin, uniform slices of mango for garnish and set them aside.
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Press the remaining mango slices through a strainer into a bowl to create puree (you should have about 1 1/2 cups).
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Stir in curaçao, lime juice, and sugar into the mango puree until well combined.
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Pour about 2 tablespoons of the mango mixture into each glass.
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Top each glass with chilled sparkling white wine.
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Garnish with a lime wedge and a mango slice, then serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 69.4kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 0.4g1%
- Saturated Fat 0.1g1%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 1.0mg1%
- Total Carbohydrate 17.4g6%
- Dietary Fiber 2.1g9%
- Sugars 15.8g
- Protein 1.0g2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
Before buying mangoes, sniff them; they should have a pleasant, sweet aroma to ensure ripeness.
For the bubbles, choose a not-too-sweet sparkling wine, such as a French Crémant de Bourgogne or an Italian Prosecco.
For a nonalcoholic version, mix the mango puree with ginger ale instead of sparkling wine.
The mango puree and garnish can be prepared up to 8 hours ahead. Store them in separate covered containers in the refrigerator.
