Champagne-Champagne Mango Smoothie

Be sure to freeze the banana pieces ahead, and then blend them with mango and orange juice. Serve in glasses, topped with chilled champagne.

Ingredients:

• 2 bananas
• 1 champagne mango (or other mango), chopped (about 1 1/2 cups)
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 1 1/2 cups chilled champagne (or amount as desired)

Directions:

The day or night before serving, peel bananas and break into chunks. Wrap in plastic wrap and freeze. To serve, place mango pieces and orange juice in blender. Add banana chunks. Cover and blend until smooth. Pour into glasses, filling about half-full. Top with champagne as desired. Stir and serve immediately.

Number of Servings: 3 or 4

Notes from the Cook: Great for brunch. Any type of mango may be used, but champagne mangos are best.