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If you live near where I live you know water ice is a big deal.

Around these parts the first day of Spring and water ice are synonymous. A local water ice chain always celebrates the first day of Spring with free water ice for everyone – all day. It is quite a scene. People stay in line, for an hour or more, just waiting for their share of the free ice. I know, I know, it sounds a little crazy but it’s all about the tradition. And yes, we wait too.

In the spirit of the first day of Spring – and water ice for all – I prepped a mango water ice martini. 

Now, before you get super mad at me I know water ice is not available everywhere, so I apologize for that. But, making your own isn’t very hard and it is truly worth the effort. Not just for this cocktail but water ice is also a fantastic dessert (the GGG boys love it).

My friend Colleen, of Souffle Bombay, has a great recipe for DIY Philadelphia-style Water Ice.  So, if you have a place to purchase water ice near you then you are set to get started on this mango water ice martini. If not, then give Colleen’s recipe a try and then loop back to me.

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The recipe is super hassle free and requires just three ingredients: flavored water ice (I used mango but if mango is not your thing, go with a different flavor), vodka and sour mix. The sour mix helps cut the overly sweet flavor of the water ice as it begins to melt.

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Mango Water Ice Martini

Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time2 minutes
Servings: 1
Author: Linda Arceo

Ingredients

  • Mango water ice or whatever flavor you have
  • 2 ounces sour mix
  • 2 ounces vodka

Instructions

  • To prepare, place several scoops of the water ice into a martini glass to form a large dome. In a cocktail shaker, mix 2 ounces of sour mix and 2 ounces of vodka (feel free to use flavored vodka to match your water ice style if you want maximum flavor) in a cocktail shaker over ice and strain the liquid over the water ice and into the glass.

This is a fun cocktail and great for way to celebrate the first day of Spring (and water ice for all) or a terribly hot Summer day (wishful thinking on my end since we are still feeling intense cold here). 

I hope you enjoy it and even more, I hope this Summer-inspired drink ushers in the Summer sun.

Cheers!

This post was written by Linda Arceo for Giggles, Gobbles and Gulps. All rights reserved.

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