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Get ready for a flavor explosion with this mouth-watering Easy Mangonada Recipe! Made with the perfect blend of Chamoy sauce, juicy mangos, zesty lime juice, and Tajin seasoning, this drink will take your taste buds on a wild ride. And to top it off, it’s beautifully decorated with a tamarind straw. Trust me, you won’t want to miss out on this fiesta of flavors!

Salty, spicy, and tangy!

When the weather gets hot, a refreshing treat is in order. For those who want a little spice to battle the heat, there’s the Mangonada. Swirls of bright red, topped with chunks of juicy mango, the Mangonada, also known as Mangoneada or Chamango,is a summertime favorite in Mexican communities. 

One of the key ingredients in the Mangonada is chamoy, which is a traditional Mexican condiment that is typically served as a dip for fresh fruit but is the perfect addition to the Mangonada to balance the sweetness of the mango.

What is Chamoy?

Chamoy, a popular condiment in Mexico, contains blended dried chiles, lime juice, and fruit, typically apricots, plums, or mangoes. It is also used as a delicious finishing touch for tacos, enchiladas, and other Mexican dishes.

Depending on your location, you can find Tajín, chamoy, and tamarind straws — their sour, chewy coating adds an extra tickle of tartness — at supermarkets or Latin American grocers; all three are available online.

What is Tajín? 

 Ground dried chile peppers (a blend of chiles de arbol, guajillo, and pasilla), dehydrated lime, and sea salt are the main ingredients in Tajin. Tajin is a popular Mexican seasoning that is usually sprinkled on to fruits or vegetables. It can also be used as a seasoning in salsas, guacamole, and other dishes.

3 glasses of Easy Mangonada recipe

Ingredients in This Easy Mangonada Recipe

Mangonada contains mango chunks, a sprinkle of Tajíin, and chamoy, the sweet-sour-spicy fruit-based sauce — so, it’s a little spicy and a little tangy, not just sweet.

  • Mangos – Store-bought frozen mangoes, or fresh mangos (cut into cubes, and frozen)
  • Mango nectar
  • Tajín – Chili seasoning is usually in the Hispanic aisle in the grocery store, or Mexican stores, or can be ordered online.
  • Lime juice– fresh or bottled
  • Chamoy – Store-bought, Homemade, or you can buy online.
  • Sugar – regular granulated sugar

How to Make This Mangonada Recipe 

  • Mango chunks, nectar, sugar, lime juice, and ice in the blender.
Mango mixture in blender
  • Blend till smooth. Drizzle Chamoy into a glass add mango mixture halfway and add more Chamoy. 
  • Then fill to top add mango chunks, add a teaspoon of Chamoy, and sprinkle with Tajin. Enjoy!
Mangonada drink

FAQs

Can I make Mangonada ahead of time? Yes, I make the mango mixture at least 1 hour before serving and refrigerate, then layer with chamoy and Tajín. It will melt if it is left in the fridge for more than 2 hours. You can freeze this mango mixture if you aren’t going to use it right away. Thaw for 10 minutes and blend again to make it smooth again when you need it. You can also add some ice if you prefer a slushier texture. Serve and enjoy!

Fresh vs Frozen Mangoes? I prefer to use frozen mangoes to save time. But fresh mangoes can be used, just add more ice to blender.

I made too much, what can I do with leftover Mangonada mixture? I freeze leftover mixture into ice cubes, and thaw it out and blend when I want a slushy drink. Don’t forget to add more chamoy or Tajín.

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Easy Mangonada Drink

Eunice Huerta
Yummy Mexican fruit drink typically made with Chamoy sauce, mangos, lime juice, and Tajin seasoning and is decorated with a tamarind straw.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course beverage
Cuisine Mexican

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups frozen mango chunks 1 cup for topping
  • 2 cups mango nectar
  • 2 tsp lime juice
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1/2 cup crushed ice
  • Tajin seasoning
  • 1/2 cup chamoy sauce
  • Tamarind straw optional

Instructions
 

  • In the blender add 2 cups of mango chunks, nectar, lime juice, sugar, and ice. Blend till smooth.
  • Rim your glass with mango mixture and dip into Tajin, and then spoon 1 tablespoon of chamoy sauce into the bottom of the glass.
  • Add mango mixture halfway into the glass and spoon in another tablespoon of chamoy and fill. Drop some mango chunks on top and sprinkle with Tajin.
  • Makes 2 servings
Keyword mango, Tajin, mexican drink, chamoy, chamango, Mangonada
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