Mango Mojito

Ingredients:

• 1 large ripe mango
• 1/2 teaspoon grated ginger
• Rum
• 1 L carbonated water
• 1/4 cup water (to puree mango)
• 8-10 mint leave mint leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon grated ginger
• 2 limes
• 1/2 cup sugar (granulated)
• orange peel (optional)

Peel and cut the mango into chunks and along with the grated ginger, sugar and water, pure in your blender.
In a large bowl (or the jug you’ll be serving this in) place the mint leaves, cut one of the limes into pieces and place in there as well, along with pieces of orange peel (zest).
Then using a pestle press down to bruise everything so they release their natural oils and juices.
Squeeze in the other lime and top with the mango puree.
Add the rum and the carbonated water and (chilled) and stir to combine.
Place a couple mint leaves, a slice or two of orange zest, some crushed ice and top with the virgin mango mojito to serve.

Enjoy !!