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The Sweet Escape
Servings: 1

1 oz. fresh mango puree - made with fresh mango*
1 ½ oz. vodka
1 oz. fresh lemon juice*
1 oz. simple syrup *
2 oz chilled soda water
Mango slices (fan) & lemon spiral for garnish

In a mixing glass add fresh mango puree, vodka, fresh lemon juice & simple syrup; add ice and shake until well blended. Strain into a ice filled Collins glass and spritz with chilled soda water. Garnish with a fan of mango slices and a spiral of lemon.

* Fresh Mango Puree: One medium-sized mango = 1 cup diced = 1/2 cup puree.
** Fresh Lemon Juice: 1 medium-sized lemon = approx 2 ounces juice
*** Simple Syrup: Mix a 1:1 ratio of water to sugar; bring water to a boil, add sugar to dissolve, and cool.

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