I make mango smoothies all year, but a mango daiquiri is pure vacation.   Especially after a long day on the boat, just before my nap in the hammock.  Even if you’re far away from a hammock, this cocktail could take you there.

 For our trip to the Keys this year I brought a bag of frozen mangoes from last year’s crop to use up before mango season.  I also brought some key limes from my cousin’s tree. I think key limes are way more flavorful than Persian limes.  They’re yellow when ripe (as are all limes).  If you know someone with a key lime tree, be very nice to them.

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Mango Key Lime Daiquiri

Serves:  2

Ingredients:

• 1 cup fresh or frozen mango chunks
• 1/2 cup key lime juice
• 1/2 cup rum
• 2 tablespoons agave nectar (or more to taste)
• a dash of triple sec
• 1 cup of ice

Directions:

Blend all the ingredients until smooth.  Serve with a lime wedge.  Umbrellas, straws, stirrers and floaters of rum are all optional, but highly recommended.