Mangonada Recipe

Homemade Mangonada Recipe

Looking for a refreshing slushy drink on a hot day, my friends? Look no further than the Mangonada! Talk about a delicious treat.

If you're hanging out by the beach or by the pool anytime soon, this is a recipe you're going to want to have on hand. One taste and you'll be hooked for life.

What is a Mangonada?

The mangonada is a traditional Mexican drink made with mango, chamoy, Tajin seasoning, and fresh lime juice. It is essentially a mango slushy with lots of extra flavor swirled in, and I think you'll find it rather addictive.

The flavor is a mix of sweet, sour, salty and spicy from the combination of chamoy sauce, Tajin seasoning and fresh mango, all pureed together into a tasty mango sorbet drink.

We've enjoyed them over the years on trips to Mexico, where they are also sometimes called "chamoyada" or "chamango", but you can make the mangonada at home so easily. Time to bust out the blender!

Let's talk about how to make a mangonada, shall we?

Homemade Mangonada Ingredients

• Fresh or Frozen Mango. Ripe mango is your base ingredients. You can slice and freeze it easily, or buy frozen mango.
• Mango Nectar. Mango nectar is a mix of mango juice with water and sweetener. You can use pure mango juice if desired.
• Fresh Lime Juice. Fresh is always best, so squeeze those limes, my friends!
• Sugar. To taste, if desired.
• Crushed Ice.
• Tajin Seasoning. Tajin seasoning is a Mexican chili-lime seasoning that is salty and a touch spicy. It's great with Mexican food.
• Chamoy Sauce. Chamoy sauce is a popular Mexican condiment made from a variety of dried fruits and chili peppers known for it's sour, salty, sweet and spicy flavor mix. You can buy chamoy at the grocery store or order it online, but try this homemade chamoy sauce recipe. So good! Quite addictive.
• For Serving. Extra mango slices/chunks, tamarind candy straw, if desired.

How to Make a Mangonada - the Recipe Method

Processor or Blender. Add the frozen mango chunks, mango nectar, lime juice, sugar and ice cubes to a food processor or blender. Blend until smooth. The consistency will be like a thick smoothie or slushy.

Use more ice for a thicker consistency. Add in more mango nectar or mango juice for a thinner consistency.

Rim the Glass. Grab a couple small plates. Add a bit of chamoy sauce to a plate, and a bit of Tajin seasoning to another plate. Dip a large glass rim into the chamoy sauce, then into the Tajin seasoning to rim the glass.

This is an optional step, but it makes for a great presentation.

Layer the Mangonada. Add 1 tablespoon chamoy sauce to the glass, then half of the frozen mango mixture. Repeat. You can very easily add in more of the chamoy sauce if you'd like.

I usually add in some extra. I just love it.

Garnish and Serve. Top with fresh mango slices. Enjoy with a straw or a spoon! Perfect or a hot day, my friends! Don't forget the tamarind sticks, if you can find them. It is often served with a tamarind candy straw.

Boom! Done! Your refreshing mangonada is ready to serve! Looks delicious, doesn't it? Nice and cool, like a glass of sorbet, but with a kick!

Storage & Leftover Mangonada

Mangonada is best enjoyed right away, but if you happen to have any leftovers, you can freeze it to enjoy as an icy ice cream later. Make popsicles with them!

That's it, my friends. I hope you enjoy this mangonada recipe. Let me know if you make it. I'd love to hear how it turned out for you. Keep it spicy!

Try Some of My Other Popular Recipes

• It's hard to beat the classics, like my Jalapeno Margarita Recipe, Spicy Bloody Mary Recipe, my Michelada Recipe, or my refreshing Paloma Cocktail Recipe.
• You'll love this Mango Margarita, a tasty margarita spin.
• Want something warmer? Mexican Hot Chocolate always satisfies.
• See all of our Spicy Cocktail Recipes
• Want more mango flavors? Try my Mango-Habanero Salsa and Fresh Mango Salsa for snacking!