
Mango vodka is a flavored vodka — a neutral base with mango added, sometimes with a little sugar.
Liqueurs are sweeter and weaker. Mix equal parts of plain vodka and liqueur. Be sure to taste the mix for sweetness before pouring in any syrup.
Plain vodka
A perfect choice if the shaker already contains a mango liqueur. Pour it straight in the same measure.
The mango aroma comes from volatile esters and lactones that fade once air gets in. Nothing spoils, but a half-empty bottle left for months tastes noticeably vaguer.