Authentic Mangonada Recipe

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4.9

183 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    10 mins

  • Servings

    3 people

  • Calories

    190 kcal

  • Course

    Dessert, Appetizer

  • Cuisine

    Mexican

Authentic Mangonada Recipe

Authentic Mangonada is a frozen mango beverage made by blending frozen mango, mango nectar, lime juice, and ice until smooth. Served in glasses rimmed with chamoy and chili lime powder, it combines sweet, tart, and spicy flavors. It is garnished with fresh mango chunks and tamarind candy, providing texture and a contrasting spicy-sour profile. This chilled drink offers a refreshing balance between fruity sweetness and savory heat.

Description

This Mangonada recipe blends frozen mango and mango nectar with fresh lime juice and ice to create a smooth, cold puree. The glass preparation involves dipping rims in chamoy and chili lime powder, adding a tangy and spicy border that enhances the drink’s flavors. Swirling chamoy inside the glass further integrates its sweet, savory, and slightly pungent notes.

Once poured, the beverage is topped with fresh mango chunks for texture and sprinkled with additional chili powder for a spicy kick. A tamarind candy stick garnish adds an extra tart and chewy element that complements the mango's natural sweetness. The ice keeps the drink cold and refreshing.

This recipe yields approximately 40 ounces, suitable for sharing or multiple servings. The balance of sweet, salty, and spicy flavors makes Mangonada a distinctive fruit-based treat that is more complex than a basic smoothie or slushie.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 16 oz Mango frozen
  • 1 cup mango nectar or juice
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice About 1 large lime, fresh
  • 1 cup ice
  • chili lime seasoning
  • Chamoy
  • 1 Mango cut into small chunks for topping, fresh
  • tamarind candy aka Tarugos, straws

Instructions

Blend

  1. Add the frozen mango, mango nectar, lime juice and ice in a blender.
  2. Cover and puree on medium speed. Blend until smooth. About 1 minute.

Prepare cup

  1. On two small plates, add some chili lime powder to one and chamoy in the other. Grab your cup, dip the edge on the chamoy, then transfer to the chili lime powder plate.
  2. Swirl some chamoy on the sides of the cup.

To Serve

  1. Pour some Mangonada mixture in the cup, top with fresh mango chunks and sprinkle with chili lime powder. Add more chamoy on top, optional.
  2. Garnish each glass with a tamarind candy stick and a thick straw or a spoon. Enjoy immediately!

Notes

  • This recipe yields about 40 ounces, enough for several servings.
  • Calorie counts do not include chamoy or tamarind candy added as garnishes.
  • For best flavor, use frozen mango and fresh lime juice.
  • Adjust the amount of chili lime powder and chamoy to suit your spice preference.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 12oz Calories 190kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 43g (14%) Protein 1g (2%) Sodium 233mg (10%) Potassium 323mg (7%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 35g (70%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 190 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 12oz
Calories 190kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 43g 14%
Protein 1g 2%
Sodium 233mg 10%
Potassium 323mg 7%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 35g 70%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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