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Have you heard of mangonada, thought that it sounds like something delicious, but not sure what it actually is, or how to go about making it? You’re not the only one.
When I first heard of this tasty frozen mango drink, I thought, I really want to know exactly what that is, and how to make some for myself.
As someone who loves trying different types of drinks, any type of drink is definitely something I want to know more about.
Does this sound like you? If so, you’ve found the perfect place to find all of this out.
In this article, I’m going to be telling you everything there is to know about mangonada. I’ll be writing a little bit about the drink’s history, what it is, and how to make it.
Read on for an all you need to know guide about this tasty frozen beverage
What Is Mangonada?
Mangonada is a frozen mango flavored drink. It is popular in Mexico. In Mexico, as well as Mangonada, it goes by a few other names as well.
You might often hear It referred to as chamoyada or chamango. These are the same drink, just going by a different name.
Mangoanada can be consumed just as a drink if you’re feeling thirsty, but it also doubles up as a dessert. In Mexico, the drink is often served after lunch or dinner as a dessert.
As a frozen drink, it is deliciously refreshing. It is a great go to beverage on a hot summer’s day. This tasty frozen drink will help to cool you right down.
The drink contains mango. This is where its name comes from, hence the “mango” in “mangonada”, and in one of the other names it often goes by, “chamango”.
Mango provides the main part of the drink, forming its base. The base is made of fresh mango, making the drink deliciously fresh tasting and thirst quenching.
There are also other mango based elements to the drink. Often mango sorbet can be incorporated into the drink, or served on the side to complement the drink perfectly.
Mangonada is most common in Mexican cuisine, and is mainly consumed in Mexico. However, it is also a popular drink in the US, being very popular with the Mexican-American populations.
It mainly consists of a mango flavored sorbet, or mango flavored shaved ice.
What Is Mangonada Made From?
Mangonada is spicy and sweet. The beverage is a type of shaved ice, which is referred to in Mexico as raspada.
The term shaved ice refers to desserts which are largely formed around ice. The ice in these shaved ice desserts is made of chunks of ice, or very thinny crushed ice.
These drinks also tend to consist of some sort of flavoring, in the form of syrups of condiments.
If you’ve tried a snow cone, you will already be familiar with something similar, as a snow cone is a type of shaved ice drink.
The drink is similar to a slushie, often being referred to as a grown up version of one.
Mangonada is both spicy and sweet tasting. It is flavored using chamoy. Chamoy is a type of sauce often found in Mexican cuisine which is made using pickled fruit.
It can come in all different forms, being found in paste form and liquid form. It usually tastes salty, sour, sweet, and comes spiced with chillies for extra flavor.
Altogether, the drink is traditionally made up of shaved ice, chamoy sauce, chunks of fresh mango, and chili powder.
Sometimes, the chamoy sauce will be replaced with mango sorbet or mango flavored ice cream. Other times, an entire popsicle, which is referred to as paleta in Mexico, can be added to the mix.
The straws used to drink the beverage are usually lined with tamarind candy. Tamarind is a sweet tasting type of fruit found in Africa.
Different versions of mangonada contain different flavors. You might also find the drink in lemon, tamarind, strawberry, guava, or lemon flavor.
How To Make Your Own Mangonada
So, now you know all about mangonada in terms of what it is, where it comes from, its history, and what it is traditionally served with. There is only one obvious piece of information you need: how to make it!
Making mangonada is easy. With the right ingredients and simple cooking equipment, anyone can do it. It really is that easy. The process should only take about 10 to 15 minutes
Ingredients Needed
Making mangonada is super easy. However, like with any recipe, you need to make sure you have the correct ingredients in order to make it.
There’s nothing worse than being half way through a recipe, before realizing you’re missing a key ingredient.
To stop this from happening, make sure you have the following ingredients before you start the process of making this tasty frozen drink.
The process of making mangonada is a quick one. With a lot of frozen components, you’re working against the clock.
You don’t want the ingredients to start melting before you’ve even finished preparing them. This is especially risky if you’re opting for a mangonada on a hot summer’s day to cool down.
Once you’ve started, you don’t want to be rushing out to get more ingredients. Therefore, to make mangonada, you will need to make sure that you have the following ingredients first.
Firstly, you will need 4oz of frozen mango.
Secondly, you will need 2oz of mango syrup. You can buy this in a store. The brand I recommend that you get your hands on is Simple Squeeze Mango Real Syrup.
Next, you will need 2 oz of lime juice. This will need to be strained.
Maybe it’s the evening, and you want to turn your mangonada into a cocktail as well as a tasty frozen drink. Or perhaps you’re celebrating, or sitting by the pool.
If this is the case, then you’ll want to add some alcoholic content. In this case, I would recommend adding white tequila.
This goes perfectly with the mango flavor. To do this, you will need 2 oz of white tequila.
You will also need 6 oz of water.
Finally, you will need chamoy, diced mango, tajin salt, and a tamarind candy straw.
Making Mangonada
Now that you’ve got all the ingredients needed to make mangonada, you can start prepping. This is the easy part, and should take no longer than 10 to 15 minutes.
Making the drink is super simple.
Here are 4 easy steps to follow in order to make mangonada
First of all, combine all the ingredients in a blender and mix them together.
Seconaly, salt the rim of a 16 oz glass. Make sure to use tajin salt.
Next, pour the chamoy along the dies of the glass.
Now, pour the blended mixture in the glass.
Top the drink with diced mango.
Add a tamarind candy straw.
That’s it. Your mangonada is ready! Serve cold, and enjoy.
Final Thoughts
So, if you like the sound of all this, make sure to give it a go. Making mangonada really is that easy.
Just follow the 7 simple steps, and you will be able to make this drink in less than 15 minutes.
