Mango Habanero Sour
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Mango Habanero Sour

Every sour is the same argument: spirit against citrus, with just enough sugar to keep the two talking. Swap the spirit for something that carries both fruit and heat and the argument gets considerably more interesting.

The MaHa Shot Mango Habanero liqueur brings its own sweetness, so this one needs less syrup than a whisky sour would. Lime does the sharpening. Shaken hard, it comes out cloudy and cold, mango on the front of the tongue, then the citrus, then the habanero arriving late and low. An egg white is optional but does real work here — the foam softens the top of the drink and stretches the heat out instead of letting it spike.

Dry shake first if you use the egg white, then shake again with ice until the tin is too cold to hold. Strain into a chilled coupe. Garnish with a lime wheel and a slice of mango, or a thin slice of fresh chilli if you want to signal what is coming. Taste before you pour — the sweetness of your mango and the sharpness of your limes both move, and the syrup is the dial.

Ingredients

  • 6 cl MaHa Shot Mango Habanero Liqueur
  • 2 cl Fresh lime juice (to complement the mango’s sweetness)
  • 1,5 cl Simple syrup (adjust for sweetness based on the liquor’s heat)
  • 1 Egg white (optional for frothiness)
  • Garnish: Lime wheel and a slice of fresh mango or chili
  • Ice

Instructions

  1. Prepare the simple syrup if you don’t have any pre-made: Mix equal parts sugar and water, then heat until the sugar dissolves. Let it cool.
  2. In a shaker, combine the Mango Habanero liquor, lime juice, simple syrup, and egg white (if using).
  3. Dry shake (shake without ice) for 15-20 seconds to incorporate the egg white.
  4. Add ice to the shaker and shake again until well-chilled (about 15 seconds).
  5. Strain into a rocks glass filled with ice or into a coupe glass if preferred.
  6. Garnish with a lime wheel and either a mango slice or a chili slice to hint at the habanero spice.
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