Best Mangonada Recipe

Mangonada is a refreshing drink crafted using frozen mango chunks, a spicy Chamoy sauce and some more simple ingredients.

This spicy drink is also known as Mango Chamoyada, and is a great option to try during a hot day in summer, when juicy mangoes are in season, or even any other time of the year when you’re craving a spicy treat.

This drink is incredibly flavorful and is a delicious treat that you can put together in minutes.

What I Love About the Recipe

Mangonada has to be on the top of my list of favorite drink recipes out there. I’m a big fan of the sweet sour salty flavors in Mexican food, so naturally this drink just hit the spot.

The simplicity of this recipe truly won me over.

If you love a good frozen drink, you’ve got to give this Mangonada recipe a shot.

Ingredients For the Mangonada Recipe

You’ll need a very simple set of ingredients to make a Mangonada.

Frozen mango: We’ll start off with frozen mango chunks. I love using frozen mango in particular, because they’re easily available and work in a pinch when I don’t have fresh mango available.

Mango nectar: A bit of mango nectar can also add some extra flavor to the Mangonada.

Lime juice: Fresh lime juice brings some much needed tanginess into the mango mixture.

Chamoy sauce: Chamoy sauce is another must. With its bright red color and its spicy kick, it can really transform this simple mango juice.

Granulated sugar: I used granulated sugar to add some sweetness to this refreshing drink.

Tajin seasoning: Tajin seasoning aka chili lime seasoning, is a popular Mexican condiment that also adds an extra layer of flavor to the mango drink.

Tamarind candy sticks: Tamarind straws add some more tanginess and sourness to this refreshing Mexican drink.

How to Make a Mangonada

Making Mangonada is super easy. Here’s the step by step process you’ll need to follow.

Step 1: Blend Mango Chunks, Mango Nectar, Lime Juice and Ice Cubes

Combine frozen mango, mango nectar, ice, lime juice, sugar in a blender or a food processor until all smooth. This is essentially a mango smoothie.

Step 2: Rim the Glass with Chamoy Sauce and Tajin Seasoning

Then dip the rims of your glasses in the Chamoy sauce and then in the tajin seasoning to create a nice rim on your glass.

Step 3: Add Chamoy Sauce

Then drip some of the Chamoy sauce on the sides of the inside of the glass.

Step 4: Serve the Mango Slushy in a Glass

Pour the frozen mango mixture in the glass and serve with a tamarind straw. You can also use fresh mango chunks and some chili powder to garnish the glass.

Step 5: Serve Chilled

Serve immediately

Tips & Tricks to Make a Mangonada

Think you’re ready to give the recipe a try? Here are some more tips and tricks you might want to take note of.

• If you don’t have the mango nectar that the Mango Chamoyada recipe calls for, you can use mango jam or apricot jam instead.
• Remember to add some ice cubes in addition to the frozen mango chunks. This will help turn it into a thick smoothie.
• If you don’t have the Tajin, which is a chili lime seasoning, you can actually make it yourself. Simply combine chili powder with a bit of salt and turn it into a versatile chili lime salt that you can use with tons of other Mexican recipes.
• If you don’t have homemade Chamoy sauce, you can use some hot sauce to line the edge of the glass. Just remember to use a thick sauce to help the chile lime salt stick to it well.
• Don’t forget to garnish the mango juice with some more chili lime seasoning and some fresh mango pieces added in towards the end.

Can I Use Fresh Mango Instead of Frozen Mango Chunks?

You totally can! This Mangonada recipe can be made using fresh or frozen mango chunks.

In fact, I would highly recommend using fresh mangoes if you can. Just remember that need to choose ripe mangoes to get the best flavor.

What Can I Use Instead of Tamarind Candy Straws?

If you don’t have the tamarind candy straw that the recipe calls for, you can totally skip using them.

The purpose behind using them is to add a bit of sourness and tanginess to this mango drink.

If you still want that tangy Mangonada taste, you can add some more fresh lime juice into the mango smoothie.

What Other Variations Can I Try?

You can throw some other fruits into the mix and bring some more variations to this Mangonada drink if you want to.

Passion fruit is a good choice, and has flavors that work well with the flavors of mango.

You can also try adding some fresh or frozen berries if you want to. This can also make the Mangonada healthy.

More Recipes to Try

If you enjoyed trying your hands at this refreshing drink, and are inspired to try some more such recipes, here are some good ones worth checking out.

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