Mangonada (Chamoyada) Mocktail Cup (Printable Version)

Vibrant frozen mango drink with chamoy, lime, Tajín rim and diced mango—ready in 15 minutes for a festive sip.

# What You'll Need:

→ Mango Base

01 - 2 cups frozen mango chunks
02 - 1/2 cup cold mango nectar or mango juice
03 - 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
04 - 1–2 tablespoons agave syrup, to taste
05 - 1/4 teaspoon chili powder (optional)

→ Garnishes & Layers

06 - 2 tablespoons chamoy sauce
07 - 1 tablespoon Tajín or chili-lime seasoning
08 - 1/2 cup fresh mango, diced
09 - 1 lime, cut into wedges
10 - Tamarind candies or mango slices (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Combine frozen mango chunks, mango nectar, fresh lime juice, agave syrup and chili powder in a blender. Pulse and blend until smooth and slushy; stop and scrape down the sides as needed. Adjust sweetness with more agave or brightness with additional lime.
02 - Run a lime wedge around the rim of each serving glass, then dip the rim into Tajín or chili-lime seasoning to coat evenly.
03 - Drizzle about 1 tablespoon chamoy around the inside of each prepared glass, allowing streaks to cling to the sides for a layered effect.
04 - Spoon or pour the mango slush into the glasses, layering in diced fresh mango where desired to create texture and visual contrast.
05 - Top with extra chamoy, a sprinkle of Tajín, mango slices or tamarind candy and a lime wedge. Serve immediately with a wide straw or spoon.
06 - If preparing in advance, freeze the blended mango base in an airtight container and reblend briefly with a splash of mango nectar or water to restore slush before assembling.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • It’s secretly the most crowd-pleasing nonalcoholic drink for any party.
  • You can adjust the spicy-sweet kick to suit any mood, making it endlessly customizable.
02 -
  • If you use too much mango nectar, the base turns soupy—cold, but not slushy.
  • Real chamoy is a game changer, so try a few brands to find the zestiest one.
03 -
  • I once tried using fresh mango instead of frozen, but the texture just wasn’t the same—frozen is best here.
  • A drizzle of extra chamoy and a sprinkle of chili powder right on top before serving is the secret to a punchy finish.
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