Unique Spicy Baby Mango Vodka Cocktail
A vibrant, refreshing vodka cocktail made with ripe baby mango, fresh lime juice, and a subtle chili kick for a sweet-spicy tropical twist.
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Fine-mesh strainer
- Muddler
- Jigger
- Cutting board and knife
- Small bowl
- Rocks glass or coupe glass
- Small spoon or stirrer
Ingredients
- 2 oz vodka plain or mango-flavored
- 1 small ripe baby mango peeled and diced
- 0.5 oz fresh lime juice
- 0.5 oz simple syrup 1 part sugar, 1 part water
- 1 thin slice red chili or a pinch of chili flakes
- Ice cubes for shaking
- Chili salt or sugar for rimming the glass
- Small mango wedge or chili slice for garnish
Instructions
- Rim your rocks or coupe glass with lime juice, then dip it into chili salt or sugar to coat the edge.
- In a cocktail shaker, add the diced baby mango and chili slice or chili flakes. Muddle until the mango is juicy and fragrant.
- Add vodka, fresh lime juice, and simple syrup to the shaker.
- Fill the shaker with ice cubes and shake for about 15 seconds, until the shaker feels very cold.
- Strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer into the prepared glass. Add a couple of fresh ice cubes if serving on the rocks.
- Garnish with a small mango wedge or chili slice and serve immediately.
Notes
Fresh baby mango gives this cocktail a naturally sweet, tangy flavor and a beautiful golden color. Use fresh lime juice for brightness, and start with a small amount of chili so the heat complements rather than overwhelms the fruit.
If you prefer a lighter drink, reduce the vodka slightly and top with a splash of soda water. For a bolder kick, try using chili-infused vodka or add a second thin slice of chili when muddling.
Chill the ingredients before mixing so the drink stays icy without needing too much extra ice, which can water down the mango flavor.