Recipe: Frozen Mango Colada

Frozen Mango Colada
The perfect aperitif with a tropical twist.
For 2 to 3 servings

1 cup milk
Half cup half-and-half
1 peeled and diced fresh mango
Quarter to 3 quarter cup dark rum
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
Quarter teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)

Garnish:
A tropical-themed swizzle stick, a lime wedge or a slice of fresh mango

Combine milk and half-and-half. Freeze in ice cube trays until solid.

Puree mango in blender or food processor fitted with the metal blade.

Add frozen milk cubes, rum, sugar, lime juice and cinnamon and vanilla if using. Process to a fluffy puree and mound into 2 or 3 stemmed glasses. Garnish with a tropical-themed swizzle stick, a lime wedge or slice of mango.