First Fruit

Each spring, fruit lovers eagerly await the first crop of Indian mangoes to hit local markets. Though this superfruit is grown all over the world, enthusiasts favor the varieties that hail from India, where the sacred mango's arrival creates a fever pitch. But while you patiently await those spring mangoes, you can pass the time with ABSOLUT® Mango.

Made from all-natural ingredients--and without any added sugar--ABSOLUT® Mango bursts with heady aromas of tropical fruit and flowers. Simply served over ice, this full-bodied spirit delivers a pure drinking experience, like eating a perfectly ripe mango without the sticky mess.

But it's also a versatile mixer, especially when reincarnated in an ABSOLUT® Mango Lassi. A sophisticated riff on the traditional Indian recipe, this creamy, rose-scented cocktail will keep your mind on mangoes all year long. Print this recipe to mix up the lassi tonight, forward it to a friend and then find more juicy Mango recipes by clicking here.

The ABSOLUT® Mango Lassi
Makes 1 drink

Ice
1 1/2 ounces ABSOLUT® Mango vodka
1 ounce whole-milk yogurt
1 ounce one-percent milk
1/2 ounce canned mango pulp (such as Ratna Alphonso brand)
1/2 ounce honey syrup (1 part honey dissolved in 1 part warm water)
2 dashes Regan's Orange Bitters
1/8 teaspoon freshly grated cinnamon
Rose water

Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add the ABSOLUT® Mango vodka, yogurt, milk, mango pulp, honey syrup, bitters and cinnamon. Shake vigorously and strain into a highball glass. Add 1 large ice cube and top with 3 spritzes (or 1 drop) of rose water.