Mangover Your Memorial Day Weekend
As Americans continue to avoid nonessential travel, this Memorial Day looks quite different, with virtual remembrance ceremonies, drive-bys and at-home celebrations.
This doesn’t stop us from celebrating the unofficial start of summer and peak mango availability! So if the forecast calls for travel from the living room to the kitchen and the backyard (or front yard/porch/patio/parking lot), here are some delightful recipes for a great holiday weekend.
Watch mixologist, Tony Pereyra, show us how to make three summer cocktails: sangria, cooler and mojitos!
Mango White Sangria (Batch) 
3 Fresh Mangos; Chunks 1-btl Sauvignon Blanc 1 Cup Triple Sec (orange liquor) 2 Apples; Diced 1 Peach; Diced Top w/ Orange Soda Garnish: Mango, Apple, Peaches Glassware: Wine Glass / Collins |
Mango Red Sangria (Batch)
3 Fresh Mangos; Chunks 1-btl Red Wine (Cab) 1 Cup Brandy 3 Apples; Diced 1 Pineapple; Chunks Top w/ Orange Soda Garnish: Mango, Apples Pineapple Glassware: Wine Glass / Collins |
Mango Mojito 4-5 Fresh Mango Chunks 1oz Lime Juice Garnish: Mango, Mint, Lime Glassware: Tall / Collins |
Mango-Pineapple Basil Cooler 1oz Fresh Mango Purée 3oz Pineapple Juice 1 Basil Leaf Top with Lemon/Lime Soda or Lime Sparkling Seltzer Garnish: Mango, Pineapple, Basil Glassware: Tall / Collins |
Grocery List
Alcohol
- 1 bottle Sauvignon Blanc
- 1 small bottle Triple Sec
- 1 bottle Cabernet
- 1 small bottle Brandy
- 1 bottle White Rum
- 2-4* cans Flavored Hard Seltzer
Fruit, Juices, and Extra Ingredients
- Honey Mango: 4-6
- Round Mango: 6-8 (or Frozen Mango)
- 4-6 Limes
- 6 Apples
- 2 Peaches
- 1 Pineapple / Chunks
- 1 Bunch/Pack Fresh Mint
- 1 Bunch/Pack Fresh Basil
- 12oz-24oz Soda Water
- 1-2 Cans Orange Soda
- *Lemon/Lime Soda
Tools and Equipment
- Cocktail Shaker
- Jigger / Measuring Cup
- Bar Muddler
- Bar Strainer
- Bar Spoon or long table soon
- Glassware (listed in Recipes)
- Blender or Nutra-Bullet (for Puree)
- Ice
Get Your Grill On
Grab a cold one and set up the grill in your favorite spot. These burgers, brats and skewers add the sweet and tangy flavor of mango to mix. Mangos are such a versatile fruit, delish in salsa, sauces and on the grill as well.
Grilled Bratwurst with Mango Relish
Jerk Rubbed Chicken Skewers with Mango Salsa
Grilled Teriyaki Mango Skewers for a delicious vegetarian option.
Pickled Green Mango Relish is an amazing topping for hot off the grill burgers and brats.
Sip on Summer Cocktails
Start the long weekend off right with mango cocktail in hand or share a drink with the neighbors, while staying six feet apart of course.
Sparkling Mango Strawberry Sangria
Wrap Up and Cool Down with Mango
Popsicles, sorbet and other frozen treats are summer staples and making them at home is super easy.
For more Memorial Day recipes, check out here and here.
