Mango and Tarragon Martini - Keeping it Fresh

The hint of mango and the spiciness of the tarragon make for a fun, new cocktail.

As soon as the holidays are over and the house is back in order, I want to try some new and adventurous ideas in cooking, decorating and, of course, cocktails. Light and fresh come to mind, so here is a mango-tarragon martini inspired by Food and Wine Magazine. Substitute the gin for the vodka, but don’t ignore the tarragon - it’s the adventurous part of the cocktail. Enjoy!

Mango and Tarragon Martini

Servings: 1 - multiply for number of servings required

Prep: 5 minutes

Prepare: 5 minutes

Total: 10 minutes

INGREDIENTS

• 1/4 cup mango—peeled, pitted and chopped—plus 1 triangular piece of mango for garnish

• 12 tarragon leaves, plus 2 for garnish

• 2 1/2 ounces quality gin or vodka

• 1/2 ounce simple syrup

RECIPE

In a cocktail shaker, muddle the mango. Smack the 12 tarragon leaves over the shaker. Add them to the shaker with all of the remaining ingredients except the garnishes; shake well. Strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with the mango. Smack the remaining tarragon over the drink and add it to the drink.

Recipe adapted from Food and Wine Magazine. Photos are author’s own