Thomas Henry Mystic Mango

Thomas Henry's Mystic Mango is a canned mango drink from Berlin, a brand best known for its mixers and sodas. The fruit is the focus. Expect ripe, juicy mango sweetness with a light tart edge that keeps it from turning syrupy. Drinks in this style usually have a soft, rounded body and a tropical aroma. The can does not state an ABV, so check the label before you pour. The can is pre-mixed and ready to open. You don't need a shaker, citrus, ice-making skills or any extra ingredients. Open it and drink. Serve it well chilled. Straight from the can works for picnics, the beach, or a bag in the car. For a glass, fill a highball or rocks glass with plenty of ice and pour slowly. The cold and the dilution tone down the sweetness and bring out the tartness. A wedge of lime or a few mint leaves is optional. Both suit the mango, but neither is needed. Mango and spice pair well, so this fits Thai or Indian takeaway, jerk chicken, grilled prawns, fish tacos and spicy noodle dishes. The sweetness takes the edge off chili heat. It also works with salty snacks such as plantain chips, roasted nuts and soft cheeses, and it holds up on a mixed grazing board next to cured meats and fresh fruit. It is easy to carry, needs no glassware and chills quickly in a cooler or fridge. That makes it a good fit for barbecues, beach and park days, and any gathering where you'd rather not stock a full bar.