Thursday, August 7, 2025

Mango Daiquiri @LucyBurdette




LUCY BURDETTE: Introducing The Mango Murders! Introducing the mango daiquiri! This is the featured cocktail that is served on the Pilar Too at the beginning of THE MANGO MURDERS. It’s easy to put together. The simple syrup is made by simmering water with sugar. Everything else is self-explanatory, though you will need to drag the blender out of the cupboard. No one at the party was able to really enjoy the drink, but hopefully your event won’t be nearly so dramatic!


Ingredients



One large ripe mango

3 ounces white rum

2 tablespoons simple syrup*

1/4 cup fresh lime juice

One heaping cup of ice cubes



Place the ingredients into the blender, ending with the ice. Whirl them until the mixture is smooth and golden. Taste to make sure the balance of sweet to sour is to your liking.






Serve in pretty glasses. This should make three generous drinks.


*To make the simple syrup, boil together one half cup water with one half cup white sugar. Cool.

Lucy Burdette writes the Key West food critic mystery series including USA Today bestselling A POISONOUS PALATE and A CLUE IN THE CRUMBS. To join Lucy's mailing list for all the latest news and a free short story, click here.


Book 15 in the Key West series, THE MANGO MURDERS, is in bookstores on August 12, preorder now!

The trade paperback edition of A POISONOUS PALATE was out on July 8.




And the trade paperback edition of A CLUE IN THE CRUMBS is out now!


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15 comments:

  1. Ang PompanoAugust 7, 2025 at 7:52 AM

    I got to read The Mango Murders early (one of the perks of being in Lucy’s writing group) and it’s a fantastic ride. That mango daiquiri sets the stage perfectly for a mystery full of sun, suspense, and surprises. Congrats on Book 15, Lucy!

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  2. Deborah OrtegaAugust 7, 2025 at 8:16 AM

    Sounds delicious Thank you for the recipe. Deborah

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  3. Kim DavisAugust 7, 2025 at 9:51 AM

    The perfect summer cocktail to go with The Mango Murders! Congrats on your upcoming release!

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  4. MarciaAugust 7, 2025 at 10:03 AM

    Mango anything sounds delightful! NetGalley allowed me the chance for an early read and I loved it! Will be preparing my tasty mango treat as I read it again’

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  5. Edith MaxwellAugust 7, 2025 at 11:29 AM

    I adore mangos, so, yummy idea for a drink! Have share, and can't wait to pick up my copy of the book next week.

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  6. Molly MacRaeAugust 7, 2025 at 11:41 AM

    Oh! Sounds delicious!

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  7. Libby DoddAugust 7, 2025 at 1:50 PM

    Looks yummy.
    But three generous drinks? With only 3 oz of rum?

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  8. Pat DAugust 7, 2025 at 2:47 PM

    I just read The Mango Murders, courtesy of Netgalley. It's your best one yet, Lucy!

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