Mango

11.22.09 Mango (one half size and two test sizes)


We had intended to do a full size mango infusion, but as we were about to put it together, E got the idea that we should try the infusion with salt, instead of sugar. L did not take well to this, so we agreed to do some tests.

Mango - control: 1/2 c sliced mango and 12.5 oz Svedka vodka.

Mango - sugar: 1/4 c sliced mango, 1/4 t sugar and 6.25 oz Svedka vodka.

Mango - salt: 1/4 c sliced mango, 1/4 t salt and 6.25 oz Svedka vodka.

12.20.09 More mango

Replaced the Mango in all sample sizes. Added 6.25 oz of Svedka to the salt version since it was too salty. Yuck!

12.31.09 Taste tests

Mango w/ salt.

Lissa says: This was absolutely disgusting! Apparently I did the unhappy bunny dance when I tried this, before running to the sink to spit it out. E's reaction was more calm. The flavor was still too salty, even after trying to dilute it by adding another 6.25 oz of vodka. It might make a good margarita. L thinks that it won't even be good for that. This version of the mango infusion is clearer than the other two. We decided that is an absolute failure.

Mango w/ sugar.

E: slightly less disgusting, due to not being so salty. L agrees, but still does not like it.

Mango - control.

This one was the most cloudy and it was a deeper yellow in color than the other two. We also both agree that it was less disgusting than its salt and sugar siblings. L: it would be just ok, except that it has a funky aftertaste. E: this would go best in some sort of margarita mix.

2.21.10. The results are in!

Filtered all 3.

The salted one was awful! Just too much salt. We pitched it. This is the first one that we've poured down the sink. In the future, salt could be useful but we need to use a lot, lot less.

Sugar, Control. Tasted pretty much the same. We both thought they were ok. Probably not worth doing a mango infusion again, or would have to have a 3rd round of mangoes put in.