The mango harvest continues! We found another way to enjoy the taste of mangoes long after the end of the season. Our recipe for mango martinis starts with mango vodka. There were several different recipes on the web for mango vodka but the concept was the same and very simple.Put equal parts vodka and chopped fresh mango in a pitcher for 3-4 days. Strain out the mango and voila you have mango vodka. Use a cheese cloth for the final filter to remove the mango sediment.
The pleasure of a good drink is influenced by sight, smell, taste and memory. Use your best bar tools to mix this martini. The backdrop for this shot is a chair, we first saw in Le Marais district of Paris in the 1980's. It was designed by Philippe Starck for the Cafe Costes. The silver martini shaker and glass are from the 1920's and 1930's. Each is monogrammed with separate family initials and passed down through three generations to us. A lot of memories are mixed into each martini.For two martinis pour the following into the martini shaker:
3 ounces of mango vodka
1/2 ounce of fresh squeezed lime juice
1/2 teaspoon of limoncello
Fill the shaker with ice cubes
Quickly shake and pour immediately.
Notice the soft color, smell the essence of Hawaiian mangoes, sip and enjoy sweet and tart blend bursting with flavor. Then save the memory.
