Best Substitutes for Mango
Out of Mango? Here are the best alternatives that work in cocktail recipes.
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Original Ingredient
Mango
Other
Lush, tropical nose with ripe mango flesh, honey, and floral sweetness. Palate is juicy and smooth with concentrated tropical fruit and mild acidity. Rich, sweet finish with exotic warmth.
Recommended Substitutes
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Papaya
Use as a 1:1 substitute unless otherwise noted.
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Banana
Use as a 1:1 substitute unless otherwise noted.
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Kiwi
Use as a 1:1 substitute unless otherwise noted.
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Pineapple
Use as a 1:1 substitute unless otherwise noted.
General Substitution Tips
- → Match the alcohol level: a 40% spirit needs a similarly strong replacement or adjust volume.
- → For liqueurs, dilute spirits + simple syrup can replicate sweetness and proof.
- → Citrus substitutions: lemon and lime are mostly interchangeable at a 1:1 ratio.
- → For bitters, Angostura is the most neutral substitute for most other aromatic bitters.