Fruit Challenge #6: Mangoes

We were reading the NYTimes recently and boy came across an article about all the different ways you can infuse vodka. Well, you don't have to tell me twice! What had we done before we had even finished reading the article? Had ourselves set up to have some fresh peach vodka by dinnertime. Duh.

That was then. This is now. We have graduated to more sophisticated combinations. Peaches and whiskey? Boy says it's delish. Mangoes and Cacique*? Delectably sweet. Mangoes and Rum? The foundation of a beautiful summer cocktail.

I am sure there will be many more entries about the wonky combinations we come up with down the line (Bacon Vodka martini anyone?), but these are some to whet your appetite and maybe get you infusing on your own.

The idea is very simple. Select your liquor. Add whatever your heart desires. Wait a couple days. Taste. Wait longer if necessary. If you try some crazy pairings and they work out - drop me a line! This has become a new favorite sport in our house. 

*Boy has done quite a bit of traveling to Costa Rica for work since college.  Cacique is a guaro liquor native to Costa Rica. Made from sugar cane it is wonderfully sweet - even on its own.