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FEATURED SPIRIT

Mango-Flavored Spirits
The flavor will be featured at ABC check-out counters in May.

AVAILABLE
NOW

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ruit-flavored drinks are trending this
year, and mango is one of the favorites.
Whether it's in wine, spirits or ready-to-drink
cocktails, the mango, first grown over 4,000
years ago in India, is growing in popularity.
Virginia ABC has a number of these drinks in
stock, and a mango-flavored cocktail recipe
will be featured in ABC stores during the month
of May. Be on the lookout for the following,
and other, mango-flavored drinks at your
local Virginia ABC store.

convenient ready-to-drink cocktail that you
can take along wherever you're going.

Cîroc Mango
From the Bordeaux region of France, this
quintuple-distilled vodka comes from Maison
Villevert, a family distillery for more than 500
years. Cîroc Mango is a smooth, robust spirit
infused with a mixture of mango and other
natural flavorings. Both the aroma and taste
have notes of tropical fruit and fresh citrus,
and the finish is long and buttery.

Malibu Mango Rum
The original Malibu, developed on the
Caribbean island of Curacao, is a coconut
flavored liqueur made with rum. Malibu Mango
takes their iconic creamy coconut base and
adds tropical fruit flavors for a subtle, lightly
sweet drink. Try Malibu Mango on the rocks
or in your favorite cocktail such as a frozen
Margarita or Piña Colada.

1800 Ultimate Mango Margarita
From the state of Jalisco in Mexico, 1800
is named in honor of the year tequila was
first aged in oak barrels. Ultimate Mango
Margarita comes in their signature trapezoid
bottles, a nod to the Mayan stone pyramids
found throughout the country. Made with real
tequila, lime extract and fruit flavors, this is a

99 Mangoes Schnapps
From Louisville Kentucky, 99 Mangoes
Schnapps has a sweet, lively and floral taste.
Bottled at 99 Proof, like all the products from
the 99 brand, this mango schnapps has a bold
flavor and comes in a bright, eye-catching
package.
	
-Andrew Madigan

Absolut Mango
This beverage was inspired by the Alphonso
mangoes, an expensive variety from western
India. Like all Absolut products, this one is
vegan and allergen free. Absolut Mango is fruity,
aromatic and sweet but contains no added
sugars. The distiller recommends sipping this
spirit on the rocks or adding it to a cocktail.

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