The Detroit Roar

Name: The Detroit Roar
Prep time: 8 min
Total time: 8 min
Yield: 1 serving
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 oz fresh orange juice; 1.5 oz mango puree (fresh or frozen mango blended smooth); 0.5 oz fresh lime juice; 0.5 oz simple syrup; 1 oz sparkling water; Black sugar, for rim; Ice; Orange wheel, for garnish

A bold tiger-orange mocktail with fresh orange, mango, and a black sugar rim — vivid, powerful, and Motor City proud.

Recipe guidanceClear ingredients, preparation steps, serving yield, and optional swaps for home mixing.

Prep time

8 min

Total time

8 min

Serves

Difficulty

Easy

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Bright & refreshing

A balanced alcohol-free drink built around real citrus and fruit flavor.

Simple ingredients

Easy-to-find ingredients and an approachable home-bar method.

Perfect for occasions

Made for an everyday treat, dinner party, or celebratory pour.

Ingredients

Makes 1 serving. Ingredient quantities update with the selected batch size.

2 oz fresh orange juice
1.5 oz mango puree (fresh or frozen mango blended smooth)
0.5 oz fresh lime juice
0.5 oz simple syrup
1 oz sparkling water
Black sugar, for rim
Ice
Orange wheel, for garnish

Step-by-Step Instructions

1
Prepare the glass
Rim a highball glass with black sugar: wet the rim with lime juice and dip into black sugar.
2
Build the drink
Fill the glass with ice.
3
Add the finishing touch
In a shaker, combine orange juice, mango puree, lime juice, and simple syrup with ice.
4
Garnish & serve
Shake vigorously for 15 seconds — the mango needs to fully incorporate.
5
Garnish & serve
Strain over the ice in the prepared glass.
6
Garnish & serve
Top with sparkling water and garnish with an orange wheel on the rim.

Recipe Tips

Frozen mango chunks blended smooth give the most consistent color and flavor.
For a spicier version, add a pinch of cayenne to the shaker — it gives a subtle heat that works well with mango.
This drink is also excellent frozen: blend all ingredients with 1 cup of ice.

Make It Your Own

For a crowd: For game day, pre-batch the base in a team-color pitcher and keep any soda in a cooler. Let guests add their own garnish.

Easy swaps: Use a fruit with the same team-color effect when the named fruit is unavailable. Use plain soda water to reduce sweetness without losing the game-day look.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I prepare this before the first pitch?

Yes. Prep the base and garnishes ahead, then add ice and bubbles right before serving.

How do I preserve the team colors?

Use clear or light mixers and layer or garnish just before serving.

Recipe by

Larry Leo

Recipe guidance

Clear ingredients, preparation steps, serving yield, and optional swaps for home mixing. Check the ingredient list, substitution guidance, and dietary labels before serving.

Recipe record updated: August 26, 2026

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