Mango Martini

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For the mango puree:

1 fresh ripe mango or 1 cup frozen prepared mango, cubed

1 teaspoon lime juice

3 tablespoons water

1 teaspoons sugar

For the martinis:

1 ounce dry vermouth

2 ounces vodka

2 ounces mango rum

1 cup prepared mango purée

1 cup crushed ice or a few ice cubes if using a blender

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1. To make the mango puree, place mango cubes in a blender or food processor. Add the lime juice, water, and sugar. Blend well. The purée should taste like thick mango juice. If you're using a semi-ripe mango or frozen mango, you may need to add more sugar. If you want your martinis to have a very smooth texture, strain the purée through a sieve.

2. To make the martinis, place vermouth, vodka, rum, 4 ounces mango purée and ice into a shaker and shake it up, or put ingredients into a blender and blend well.

3. Pour into a martini glass and garnish with a slice of lime.

Per Serving: 254 calories; 1 gram protein; 28 grams carbohydrates; 25 grams sugar; 1 gram fat; no cholesterol; 3 milligrams sodium; 3 grams dietary fiber.