Homemade mango daiquiris with a sorbet twist! The sorbet in these daiquiri floats has the added bonus of keeping your cocktail chilled.

Mango Sorbet Daiquiri Floats

I did something kinda weird, but kinda cool! I made daiquiris and added mango sorbet to them! Sort of like a champagne float, but totally different and a lot more boozy. Much more boozy.

It’s Friday, let’s not mess around.

I’ve had a serious craving (can I call it that?) for daiquiris ever since my trip to the Caribbean a few weeks back (honestly, right now, it feels like it was months ago!). During the conference, we had an amazing cocktail hour, where Joy made us these amazing vanilla sugar daiquiris. You must try them.

Bacardi Rum

I know I’ve mentioned several times that I’m generally a wimp when it comes to strong cocktails, but I’m a big fan of daiquiris! They are refreshing, simple, and not overly complicated like many other cocktails nowadays.

Of course, I totally complicated them by adding mango sorbet, but that is an entirely different matter. Don’t worry, you do not (in fact, I strongly suggest against it) need to make homemade mango sorbet for these. Buy some good quality sorbet at the store! I really love Haagen Daz’s, Ciao Bella, and Sharon’s sorbets.

Fresh Lime

This cocktail is as simple as placing a small scoop–think melon ball size–of mango sorbet (or several, your choice!) in your glass, and topping it off with a well-shaken daiquiri!

The sorbet has the added bonus of keeping your cocktail chilled, but also slowly starts to melt into the daiquiri, adding sweetness and a wonderful fresh mango flavor that complements the lime so well.

Mango Sorbet Daiquiri Floats

Mango Daiquiri Floats

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Homemade mango daiquiris with a sorbet twist! The sorbet in these daiquiri floats has the added bonus of keeping your cocktail chilled. It slowly melts into the cocktail, adding sweetness and a fresh mango flavor that complements the lime so well.

Ingredients

Per Cocktail:

  • ice
  • ounces (45 mL) freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 1 ounce (30 mL) simple syrup see recipe in notes below
  • ounces (45 mL) white rum
  • granulated sugar for rimming the glasses
  • frozen mango sorbet
  • fresh lime slices for garnishing

Instructions 

  • Combine a scoop of ice, the lime juice, simple syrup, and white rum in a cocktail shaker. Cover and shake extremely well. Set aside.
  • Rub a wedge of lime along the rim of your cocktail glass (small margarita or martini glasses work well), and dip the glasses in granulated sugar. Place a small melon-ball size scoop of mango sorbet into the bottom of the glass, and top with the daiquiri mixture. Serve immediately.

Tips for Success:

  • To make simple syrup (yield = ½ cup): Combine ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar and ½ cup (120 mL) water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, whisking until the sugar dissolves completely. Remove from heat and allow to cool completely before refrigerating.
Serving: 1serving, Calories: 312kcal, Carbohydrates: 69g, Protein: 2g, Fat: 1g, Sodium: 13mg, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 61g