Author Notes
If Beethoven had been a mixologist instead of a composer, this might have been one of his signature pieces. It’s sweet and pleasant at first, with a bit more excitement as the limeade melts and makes its presence known. The limeade ice cubes are key. Give them a bit more kick, if you like, by simmering a couple slices of fresh ginger in about a half cup of water until it’s reduced by half, to use in the simple syrup you make for the limeade. Either way . . . . Enjoy!!! - AntoniaJames —AntoniaJames
Test Kitchen Notes
This Moonlight Sonata is anything but a lullaby! The fresh mangoes lead the way while the acidity of the lime and orange harmonize blissfully. The subtle peach flavor provides a solid base line ... top it off with champagne and you have a lively tune. If you don’t have the patience for limeade ice cubes, you can pour the chilled limeade directly into the mix without worry. Best enjoyed with sunshine and sand. - CatherineJagers —The Editors
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Ingredients
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1 very ripe mango
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Juice of 1 large navel orange
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1 cup chopped peaches (frozen, home-canned or fresh)
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4 twelve–ounce bottles of GUS (Grown Up Soda) - or other very dry - ginger ale
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One large bottle seltzer water OR a bottle of Prosecco OR a combination of both
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Limeade ice cubes made from homemade limeade (Please see note below.)
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You'll need 4-6 limes and sugar to taste for that.
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Mint or lime slices for garnish.
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Note: You can use Reed's Ginger Beer instead of the GUS, if you like.
Directions
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Chill the ginger ale, seltzer and/or Prosecco. Chill your pitcher, too.
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Peel the mango and cut/scrape the pulp into a blender.
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Add the orange juice and peaches. Puree for about two minutes. Push through a fine-mesh sieve.
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Pour into the chilled pitcher with the ginger ale and seltzer water and/or Prosecco.
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Stir well. Serve over limeade ice cubes, and garnish with mint or a slice of lime.
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Enjoy!! ;o)
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Note: To make one tray of limeade ice cubes, make a simple syrup (easily done in a one cup glass or plastic measuring cup in the microwave) by cooking 4 tablespoons of granulated sugar with 4 tablespoons of water until the sugar dissolves. Squeeze 2 or 3 limes directly into the cup. Stir well. Immediately add enough cold water to fill up the ice cube tray (1 to 1 ¼ cup total, for most trays). Freeze. Make as strong or sweet, or not, as you like. To serve 8, you should make two trays. ;o)
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