I adore this drink. Is that weird? This drink reminds me of the beach, being in the Caribbean, and having fun. My uncle used to own a swim-up pool bar in Grand Cayman, and I spent a lot of time there in college (in Grand Cayman, not the bar...well, there may have been a good amount of time spent at the bar, too). On my first trip there, he introduced me to the gloriousness of a mystic mango. This drink tastes like juice, and it's perfect if you really don't like the taste of alcohol. There is no "whew that's a strong drink" sentiment until you've had too many and you're wondering why you can no longer say the word amenities. Is that too specific for you to wonder if it's true?
When we have get togethers, I often make a pitcher of these so everyone can enjoy. I never measure the ingredients so play around with it and decide how strong you want it to be. The measurements below are for a pretty weak and small drink. I used a blood orange to make the one pictured, but I usually just use a regular carton of OJ, and you really only want a splash of the OJ. My favorite brand of mango rum is Cruzan, but any brand will do. Cruzan didn't pay me to say that, but I wish they would! I think my uncle got this "recipe" off their mango rum bottle long ago, but I'm not to clear on that...or much else from those wonderful Mystic Mango Grand Cayman days!
Mystic Mango
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1/8-1/4 cup mango rum
1/4 cup orange juice
1/2 cup cranberry juice
Mix juices and rum together, add ice, stir, and enjoy!
When we have get togethers, I often make a pitcher of these so everyone can enjoy. I never measure the ingredients so play around with it and decide how strong you want it to be. The measurements below are for a pretty weak and small drink. I used a blood orange to make the one pictured, but I usually just use a regular carton of OJ, and you really only want a splash of the OJ. My favorite brand of mango rum is Cruzan, but any brand will do. Cruzan didn't pay me to say that, but I wish they would! I think my uncle got this "recipe" off their mango rum bottle long ago, but I'm not to clear on that...or much else from those wonderful Mystic Mango Grand Cayman days!
Mystic Mango
Print this recipe
1/8-1/4 cup mango rum
1/4 cup orange juice
1/2 cup cranberry juice
Mix juices and rum together, add ice, stir, and enjoy!
