Sparkling Mango Sangria (NAPSA)—With warmer weather upon us, there isn’t a bet- full of fresh mangos, strawberries, orange and lemonjuices, cinnamon and lemon-lime soda. You can also easily create an adult version. Not only do mangos sparkle in a variety of dishes and beverages, they're an excellent source of vita- mins A and C and a good source of fiber. Try this delicious new take on a classic and discover another reason mangos are the world’s most popularfruit. Sparkling Mango Strawberry Sangria (Nonalcoholic) 9 ounces fresh mango and strawberry puree(6 large strawberries with 1 ounce simple syrup plus 6 ounces strained mango puree) 6 ounces fresh orange juice 6 ouncesfresh lemonjuice 3 ounces simple syrup (mint infused) or to taste* 2 cinnamonsticks 1 liter lemon-lime soda Fruit for garnish: mango, strawberries, orange, lemon and mintsprigs Place above ingredients (excluding lemon-lime soda) into a large glass container, e y a: — ‘ a Ls a“ ter time to entertain guests with a refreshing sangria complete with a fresh twist of mango. This Sparkling Mango Strawberry Sangria is a fun, nonalcoholic twist on the traditional drink recipe andis Friends and family will appreciate a fruity sangria made with fresh mangos. cover and refrigerate overnight. When ready to serve, pour into an ice-filled pitcher to *% full. Add fresh sliced fruits and top with lemon-lime soda, stir gently to mix. Serve in ice-filled wineglasses with fresh fruit. To make the adult version, add four ounces of orange liqueur and four ounces of lime-flavored vodka to the large glass container, cover and refrigerate overnight. When ready, replace the lemon-lime soda with onebottle of chilled Prosecco. * Simple syrup: Mix a 1:1 ratio of water to sugar; bring water to a boil, add sugar to dissolve andcool. For more recipes and instructions on how to select and cut a mango, visit www.mango.org. While exotic in appeal, mangos are available anytime of year. Following aretips from the National Mango Board to get the most out of the mango experience: Color isn’t the best indicator of ripeness. To determineif a mangois ripe, squeeze gently. A ripe mangowill giveslightly but not be too soft. To ripen firm mangos, store at room temperature. They will continue to ripen, becoming sweeterand softer over several days. Onceripe, store mangosin the refrigerator for up to five days. Mangos may bepeeled, cubed and placedin an airtight containerin the refrigerator for several daysorin the freezerfor up to six months. @Q
