El Frutero W/ Mango Recipe
Sour - Fruited, 5% ABV
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Flavoring Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Make Mango Puree
Peel and chop ripe mangoes into small pieces. Blend the mango pieces in a blender until smooth to create mango puree. Measure out 2 cups.
- 2
Prepare Sugar Syrup
In a saucepan, combine 1 cup of granulated sugar with 4 cups of water. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar completely dissolves. Remove from heat and let it cool.
- 3
Combine Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled sugar syrup, mango puree, 1 cup of lemon juice, and 1 tsp of yeast. Stir well to combine all ingredients.
Fermentation
- 4
Ferment the Mixture
Transfer the mixture to a clean fermentation vessel. Cover with a cloth or airlock and let it ferment at room temperature for about 5 to 7 days, stirring daily. The mixture should start to bubble, indicating fermentation.
Finalization
- 5
Strain and Bottle
After fermentation is complete, strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve to remove solids. Pour the liquid into clean bottles, leaving some space at the top.
- 6
Add Flavorings
Add 1 cup of fresh mint leaves and 2 tsp of lime zest to the bottles for additional flavor. Seal the bottles tightly.
- 7
Chill and Serve
Refrigerate the bottles for at least 24 hours before serving. To serve, pour over ice and garnish with sliced fresh mango.
