MANGONADA! The perfect beverage for a hot day! There’s a Raspado shop on almost every street corner in Texas. So most summer weekends consist of early Saturday dinners with friends so that we can make it to our favorite Raspado truck before they close up for the night. I’m not kidding when I tell you that there’s a line that backs up to the street sometimes. This place is POPULAR. So I thought, let’s see if I can make a half-decent Mangonada at home! The flavors are almost identical to my local refresqueria and I love that I can add as much Chamoy (or as little as I like!) Its layers of blended mango sorbet with Chamoy in the middle and sprinkled with Tajin to make it sweet, spicy, and salty. So addicting!
What is Mangonada?
A Mangonada is a traditional Mexican blended beverage that’s sweet, spicy and tangy! Each sip consists of a sweet mango base with layers of salty and spicy Chamoy and Tajin seasoning. Mangonada is also known as Raspado, Chamoyada, and Chamango!
What is the difference between Chamoyada and Mangonada?
It’s just a different name for the same type of blended drink!
What ingredients are in a Mangonada?
Mangos: I like to use frozen mango chunks for this recipe. Not only does that cut down on the amount of work here, but it also makes sense since we’ll be blending it all up with ice anyway!Mango Nectar: You’ll need mango nectar to bend it all together. Some places also use water (and double up on the sugar.) I like to use mango nectar since it makes sense and it gives it the perfect mango flavor boost.Lime Juice: Adds tartness to the blended mango sorbet. Sugar: The amount of sugar you’ll use just depends on how sweet the mangos and the mango nectar that you’re using are! I usually use about 2 tablespoons, but we also don’t like our drinks/desserts too sweet. Feel free to add more to your liking.Ice: Ice helps blend it all together and makes it all sorbet-like.Sauces + Toppings: Chamoy is the sauce used to layer between swoops of mango sorbet. Traditionally, you also get tamarind sticks in your drink and either slices or chunks of mango. You’ll also need Tajin (a seasoning blend) if you’d like to sprinkle that on top and to put around the rim of the glasses.
How to make Mangonada at home:
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