How to Make Infused Mango Smoothie

Looking for something to chill in the coming holiday season? All you need is a jar of mango smoothie infused with your favorite herb. This simple infused smoothie is perfect for sharing with all your friends on any occasion. If you haven't tried an infused drink before, this recipe is a great starter. The fruitiness of mango is a perfect balance to the earthiness of the aroma compounds.

For advanced customization, choose a sweet, fruit-forward herb variety you already like. The mango flavor balances the earthy notes of the infusion, so a variety with citrus or berry notes works especially well.

Note: Please freeze the fruit before blending for an even icier treat. And you can give the smoothie some heat by adding a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes and a little bit more salt.

Ingredients required for an Infused Mango Smoothie:

• ECRU #DecarbKit or #Activator

• 1 gram of dried herb

• 1/2 cup neutral oil

• 1 mango, peeled, chopped

• 1 banana, chopped

• 11" piece ginger, peeled, finely grated

• 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut water

• 1/2 tsp. ground turmeric

• Pinch of kosher salt

Preparation

• Crush the dried herb into small pieces by hand or use a grinder. Then sprinkle the herb into the glass decarboxylation box. Close the silicon lid, insert the thermometer probe into the lid

• Put the Decarb box in the oven and heat to 245°F for 30 minutes. Then remove the pan from the oven

• Mix the decarboxylated, ground herb with the oil for 15 minutes. After that, pour the infused oil into a heat-resistant bowl through a fine mesh sieve. You can use a spoon to push down the solids to extract as much oil as possible.

• Purée mango, banana, ginger, coconut water, tincture oil, turmeric, salt, and 1 cup ice in a blender until smooth. Divide between glasses.

For simplicity, you might also add #HerbSugar or #HerbButter and blend it with fruit. Check out below recipe.

Herb Butter Herb Sugar

Tips for Serving Infused Treats

The strength of your infused treats depends on factors, from the herb variety you choose, to storage, or even how long and at what temperature you treated the herb. For a safe serving, try to spread 1/4 teaspoon on a snack and see how that portion affects you after an hour. First-time users must be very careful with portions.