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.
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Why You’ll Love This Mangonada Recipe
- Tasty: 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.
- Simple: The simplicity of this recipe truly won me over.
- Cool: If you love a good frozen drink, you’ve got to give this Mangonada recipe a shot.
Recipe Ingredients
You’ll need a very simple set of ingredients to make a Mangonada.
- Frozen mango: Provides the tropical base flavor and a smooth texture to the Mangonada.
- Mango nectar: Enhances the mango taste, adding depth and richness.
- Lime juice: Balances the sweetness with its tangy freshness.
- Chamoy sauce: Adds an unexpected spicy kick and vibrant color.
- Granulated sugar: Sweetens the drink to your desired level.
- Tajin seasoning: Infuses the drink with a unique chili-lime tang.
- Tamarind candy sticks: Offer a sour twist and fun, edible garnish to this refreshing drink.
How To Make A Mangonada?
Making Mangonada is super easy. Here’s the step by step process you’ll need to follow.
Step One: 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 Two: Dip the rims of your glasses in Chamoy sauce and then in tajin seasoning to create a rim. Drizzle Chamoy sauce inside the glass. Pour in the frozen mango mixture and serve with a tamarind straw. Garnish with fresh mango chunks and chili powder. Serve immediately.
Expert Tips For Making The Perfect 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.
Variations
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.
What To Serve With Mangonada
Wondering what to serve with Mangonada? Here are a few suggestions:
- Tostilocos: Indulge in tostilocos, a Mexican street food snack made with Tostitos chips, jicama, cucumber, peanuts, and chamoy sauce. The tangy and spicy flavors of tostilocos complement the mangonada perfectly.
- Elote Soup (Mexican Street Corn Soup): Enjoy elote, grilled corn soup with , cotija cheese, chili powder, and lime juice, as a savory side dish to balance the sweetness of the mangonada.
- Tacos: Savor tacos filled with grilled shrimp, fish, or carne asada alongside mangonada for a complete and satisfying meal. The spicy and savory flavors of the tacos complement the fruity and tangy flavors of the mangonada.
FAQ’S
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.
Mangonada Drink
Ingredients
- 16 oz. Frozen Mango
- 12 oz. Mango Nectar
- 1 Cup Ice
- 1 Lime juiced
- 3 tbsp Chamoy Sauce
- 2 tbsp Granulated Sugar
- 2 tbsp Tajin Seasoning
- Tamarind Candy Sticks tamarind straws
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
- Then drip some of the Chamoy sauce on the sides of the inside of the 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.
- Serve immediately
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