On Day 2 of my Christmas Countdown and we have a very chilled Mango & Coconut Daiquiri for you all to test drive. One of these is never enough, and if you’re like me trying to wrangle your Christmas To Do list a little Daiquiri definitely helps the process!

Enjoy!

MANGO COCONUT DAIQUIRI
Recipe by Gourmet Traveller Magazine

INGREDIENTS

Coconut Syrup
250 ml fresh coconut water
200 gm caster sugar

Daiquiri
300 ml white rum
180 ml lime juice
6 peeled mango cheeks (from 3 mangoes)
salt

To Serve
lime slices

METHOD

Coconut Syrup
Stir coconut water and sugar in a saucepan over medium heat, until sugar is dissolved (1 - 2 mins). Set aside to cool, then refrigerate until required. Coconut syrup will keep refrigerated for a month.

Daiquiri
For each serve blend 50 ml rum with 30 ml each of lime juice and coconut syrup, 1 mango cheek, a pinch salt and a handful of ice in a blender until smooth (see note). Serve immediately garnished with a slice of lime.

Serves 6