Frozen Mango Martini - Vodka, Mango & Lime Blender Cocktail

Frozen Mango Martini is a blender cocktail built from Vodka, Triple Sec, Mango Nectar, Lime Juice, and Crushed Ice. Mango provides body and sweetness, lime adds acidity, and vodka keeps the drink from tasting like a smoothie.

Background

There is no canonical Martini specification behind this drink. It belongs to the modern flavored-martini and frozen-cocktail family, so the name describes the presentation and vodka base more than a relationship to the classic gin-and-vermouth Martini.

What You'll Need

Ingredients

• Vodka - clean spirit backbone.
• Triple Sec - orange sweetness and aroma.
• Mango Nectar - tropical fruit body.
• Lime Juice - fresh acidity.
• Crushed Ice - frozen texture and dilution.

Equipment

• Blender
• Jigger
• Cocktail Glass

Lime Keeps Mango Bright

Half an ounce of lime cuts through the mango nectar and orange liqueur, while two ounces of vodka give the drink enough structure to remain a cocktail.

Substitutions & Variations

• Use Cointreau in place of Triple Sec.
• Blend fresh mango with a little water when nectar is unavailable.
• Add jalapeño for a spicy variation.
• Replace part of the vodka with coconut rum for a sweeter tropical version.

Helpful Tips

• Chill the glass before blending.
• Use cold mango nectar.
• Blend only until smooth so the drink does not warm up.
• Add more ice only if the first blend is too loose.