Sparkling Grilled Mango and Lime Cooler with Fresh Mint

Heat a grill or grill pan to medium-high and lightly oil the grates.

Serves 4

Ingredients

• 2 ripe mangoes, peeled and sliced into thick planks
• 1/4 cup (60ml) honey or agave syrup
• 1/2 cup (120ml) fresh lime juice (about 4 limes)
• 1/4 tsp ground cardamom
• 12 fresh mint leaves, plus sprigs for garnish
• 3 cups (720ml) chilled sparkling water
• Pinch of salt
• Ice cubes
• Lime wheels, for garnish

Instructions

1. Heat a grill or grill pan to medium-high and lightly oil the grates.
2. Grill the mango planks until char-marked and softened, about 2-3 minutes per side, then let cool slightly.
3. Blend the grilled mango with the honey, lime juice, cardamom, mint leaves, and a pinch of salt until completely smooth.
4. Strain the puree through a fine sieve if you prefer a silkier texture, then chill for 15 minutes.
5. Fill four tall glasses with ice and divide the mango-lime base among them.
6. Top each glass with chilled sparkling water, stir gently, and garnish with a lime wheel and a sprig of fresh mint.
7. Mango is the undisputed king of the Indian summer, blended into lassis and coolers to beat the heat of the season. Charring the fruit on the grill first deepens its sweetness into something almost caramelized, and a whisper of cardamom and lime keeps this fizzy mocktail bright and grown-up, a refreshing non-alcoholic option for any backyard gathering.

Nutrition (estimated, per serving)

• Calories: 120 kcal
• Protein: 1g
• Fat: 0g
• Carbohydrates: 31g
• Fiber: 2g
• Sugar: 27g
• Sodium: 40mg