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Creamy Mango Lassi Mocktail Bar with Cardamom Rose Water

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A refreshing and creamy mango lassi mocktail infused with toasted cardamom and rose water, perfect for summer gatherings and customizable as a fun drink station.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups ripe mangoes or mango pulp (fresh or canned)
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt, full-fat
  • ½ cup milk (whole or preferred dairy-free alternative)
  • 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup (adjust based on mango sweetness)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 6 to 8 green cardamom pods, lightly crushed
  • 2 tablespoons rose water (food-grade)
  • ½ cup warm water (to steep cardamom)
  • Crushed pistachios or almonds (for garnish)
  • Sliced fresh mango or mint leaves (for garnish)
  • Ice cubes or crushed ice
  • Edible rose petals (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Toast the crushed cardamom pods in a dry small saucepan over medium heat for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, watching closely to avoid burning.
  2. Add ½ cup warm water to the toasted cardamom and steep for 10 minutes. Strain the liquid and discard the pods.
  3. If using fresh mangoes, peel and chop enough to make 2 cups. If canned, measure out 2 cups mango pulp.
  4. In a blender, combine mango pulp, Greek yogurt, milk, honey, fresh lemon juice, and the cardamom infusion. Blend on high for 1-2 minutes until smooth and creamy.
  5. Taste and adjust sweetness or lemon juice as desired.
  6. Pour the lassi into a large pitcher or dispensers and arrange toppings like crushed pistachios, sliced mango, fresh mint, and edible rose petals in small bowls for guests to customize their drinks.
  7. Serve chilled over ice cubes or crushed ice and allow guests to garnish as they please.

Notes

Use ripe mangoes for best sweetness. Toast cardamom gently to avoid bitterness. Substitute coconut yogurt and almond milk for a dairy-free version. Rose water can be replaced with orange blossom water. Keep cardamom infusion warm but not boiling when steeping. Prepare lassi base ahead and refrigerate; add ice and toppings before serving.

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Keywords: mango lassi, mocktail, cardamom, rose water, creamy drink, summer beverage, dairy-free option, vegan, party drink

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