Whats The Best Mango Rum ??

[mango mango]

When I was in the Caymans a few years ago, I found a great local Mango Rum - thought is was Ricardo ??? Anyone familar with it as I cannot find mention of it anywhere - also anyone reccommend a really good mango Rum ????

[Rum Runner]

In my experience most of the soft fruits from here, and especially mango, papaya and passion fruit do not translate well into a commercially flavoured rum. I have not tasted Ricardo.

The best idea is to find fresh fruit or a good frozen puree, and blend your own concoction...Besides, It's fun, and you can take pride in the results!

[Edward Hamilton]

Ricardo has very limited distribution outside the islands. You might try looking for Brinley Gold Mango Rum if you live in the eastern US.

[rumdog007]

Brinley Gold Mango Rum, the best mango rum that I have tasted! If fact, their flavored rums are all great.

[primate77]

I've seen the 267 Mango Rum in stores up in Illinois, but frankly I'm a little scared to try!!! Too much "stuff" floating around inside the bottle.

[Michael]

We haven't had any other flavored rums, but the Brinley Gold Mango has an excellent, true mango taste and is 72 proof, if memory serves.

[primate77]

Your memory does serve. YOu are correct.

I purchased some mango flavored soda today... can't wait to try it with a shot of rum when I get home.

[Colin]

I like Cruzan mango rum the best. I made a mojito the other night by mixing lots of mint with the juice of a lime, a pinch of bar sugar, a splash of Monin passion fruit syrup and a good measure of the rum. Top with club soda and it's a refreshing treat to ring in summer. If you had some fresh mango, I would chop a bit up and muddle it wit the mint.

I've tried Malibu and Parrot Bay mango rums, too, and they're OK for mixing, if a bit more cloying than the crisp, more natural flavor of the Cruzan.

I'm not a fan of blended drinks on the whole, but if it's really hot out and I have a group of friends over for the afternoon, I make this daiquiri, and it's always a crowd-pleaser: Blend plenty of ice, frozen strawberries (and maybe some frozen pineapple, too), passion fruit juice and mango rum.

[coviepresb1647]

I've tried several mango rums and believe Mount Gay Mango and Brinley Gold Mango to be the best.

[primate77]

The Mount Gay Mango is getting "86'd" so if you like it, get some. However, I've seen plenty of it on the shelves in most states I travel to. (Probably because it wasn't a big seller?)

I've not had the MG Mango, but their attempt at vanilla was not so good, I picked up a bottle on the cheap a little while ago on travels, and had a bit, and didn't even bother to bring the bottle home with me - left it in the hotel room!