Christmas Cocktail: Mango Rum Punch

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A delicious mango rum punch is the perfect festive cocktail to serve at your Christmas party. Mangoes and rum are a classic tropical combination that tastes like summer. Here is how you can make a refreshing mango rum punch.

Ingredients:
•1 cup diced mango (about 1 medium mango)
•1/2 cup fresh orange juice
•1/2 cup light rum
•1/4 cup lime juice
•1/4 cup simple syrup (or sugar syrup)
•3 cups ginger ale or club soda
•Ice cubes
•Ginger, lime wedges and mango slices for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Combine the mango, orange juice, rum, lime juice and simple syrup in a large pitcher and stir to mix well.
  2. Add the ginger ale and 4-5 cups of ice and stir again. Taste and adjust flavors as needed.
  3. Fill highball glasses with ice cubes.
  4. Pour the punch over the ice and garnish with ginger, lime wedges and mango slices if desired.
  5. Stir and enjoy your refreshing mango rum punch! The punch can be stirred again before serving each glass.

Some tips for making the perfect mango rum punch:
•Use a balance of tart and sweet flavors for the best taste. The lime juice provides tartness while the simple syrup sweetens the punch.
•Add the rum to taste. Start with 1/2 cup and stir to combine, then add more if you want a stronger punch.
•Add ice cubes for a colder, frostier punch. More ice will result in a slushier consistency.
•Garnish with fruit like mango, lime and ginger for extra flavor, texture and color.
• You can also add a splash of Cointreau or triple sec for extra orange flavor.
• Float a cinnamon stick or nutmeg piece on top for anfestive, spicy finish.
• Chill the punch for at least 30 minutes before serving for maximum flavor.
• Stir again before serving each glass for a fizzier punch. Enjoy!

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