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Mango Rum Swizzle

A visually stunning, layered tropical cocktail featuring white rum, vibrant mango puree, fresh lime, mint, and a crown of crushed ice topped with aromatic bitters.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 1 cocktail
Course: Cocktail, Drinks
Cuisine: American, Caribbean
Calories: 240

Ingredients
  

Cocktail Base
  • 2 oz white rum like Copalli
  • 1.5 oz mango puree or nectar
  • 0.75 oz fresh lime juice
  • 0.5 oz simple syrup adjust based on mango sweetness
  • 6-8 leaves fresh mint
  • 1 cup crushed ice approximate, enough to fill glass
  • 5-8 dashes aromatic bitters Peychaud's or Angostura
Garnish
  • 1 sprig fresh mint
  • 2 slices fresh mango
  • 1 slice lime wheel
  • 1 edible flower optional

Equipment

  • Tall highball or swizzle glass
  • Muddler
  • Swizzle stick or long bar spoon
  • Ice crusher or Lewis bag

Method
 

  1. Place 6-8 fresh mint leaves and a small splash of lime juice into the bottom of a tall glass. Gently muddle to release the mint oils without shredding the leaves.
  2. Pour the mango puree, remaining fresh lime juice, simple syrup, and white rum into the glass over the muddled mint.
  3. Fill the glass three-quarters full with finely crushed ice.
  4. Insert a swizzle stick or long bar spoon. Hold the handle between your palms and vigorously spin back and forth for 10-15 seconds while moving up and down, until the outside of the glass is frosty.
  5. Top the glass with more crushed ice to form a small mound or dome at the rim.
  6. Generously dash the aromatic bitters over the top of the ice dome to create a bright red layer.
  7. Garnish with a fresh mint sprig, thin slices of mango, a lime wheel, and an edible flower. Serve immediately with a straw.

Notes

To batch for parties, mix the rum, mango, lime juice, and simple syrup ahead of time. Muddle the mint and swizzle with ice individually per glass.