SPICY TROPICAL COOLERS

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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 30m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2/3 cup sugar
1 jalapeno pepper, sliced, plus more for garnish
2 cups pineapple juice
2 cups orange-flavored vodka
1 cup mango nectar
1/2 cup fresh lime juice (from 4 to 5 limes)
Pineapple and mango chunks, for garnish

Steps:

Make the jalapeno syrup: Bring the sugar, 2/3 cup water and half of the jalapeno slices to a simmer in a small saucepan, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Remove from the heat and let cool completely, about 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, muddle the remaining jalapeno slices in a large liquid measuring cup with a wooden spoon. Add the pineapple juice; let sit while the syrup cools.
Strain the jalapeno syrup and pineapple juice mixture into a pitcher. Stir in the vodka, mango nectar and lime juice and refrigerate until ready to serve. Pour into ice-filled glasses; garnish with skewers of pineapple, jalapeno and mango.