tropical lassi colada

EP 3 of 'spring broke' where we ball on a budget

This is the official, unofficial drink of summer: my tropical lassi colada—equal parts mango lassi & piña colada. It’s smooth & creamy with a bit of tang. I’ve developed this as a light, refreshing sipper but if you want a real ‘drank,’ feel free to add additional rum.

The total per serving comes out to a whopping $2.26—full pricing details can be found below.

recipe!

tropical lassi colada

5 servings (cocktail) 10 mins prep | 10 mins total time

ingredients

• 2 ripe mangos (peeled, pitted, chopped)

• 1 cup coconut milk (full-fat for richness, light for a more refreshing version)

• 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt

• 1 cup pineapple juice

• 2 1/2 tablespoons agave (adjust to taste depending on mango ripeness)

• 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom

• juice of 1 1/2 limes

• 4 oz white rum (optional, or skip for a mocktail)

• A pinch of salt

• 2 cups ice cubes

for the cardamom sugar rim

• 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar

• 1/2 tablespoon cardamom

instructions

In a blender, combine mangos, coconut milk, yogurt, pineapple juice, lime juice, honey/agave, cardamom, salt & rum (if using). Add ice & blend until smooth & creamy but pourable. Taste & adjust sweetness or acidity if needed. Combine sugar & cardamom in a small bowl or rimless plate. Rub lime around the rim of your glass & dip in cardamom sugar. Pour into chilled glasses & garnish with pineapple, fronds & a skewer of mango.