Cinco de Mayo Mangonada Cup (Printable)

Vibrant frozen mango drink with chamoy, lime, Tajín rim and fresh mango layers—festive and alcohol-free.

# What You'll Need:

→ Mango base

01 - 2 cups frozen mango chunks (approx. 480 ml)
02 - 1/2 cup cold mango nectar or juice (approx. 120 ml)
03 - 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice (approx. 30 ml)
04 - 1–2 tablespoons agave syrup, to taste (approx. 15–30 ml)
05 - 1/4 teaspoon chili powder (optional, approx. 1.25 ml)

→ Garnishes and layers

06 - 2 tablespoons chamoy sauce (approx. 30 ml)
07 - 1 tablespoon Tajín seasoning or chili-lime powder (approx. 15 ml)
08 - 1/2 cup fresh mango, diced (approx. 120 ml)
09 - 1 lime, cut into wedges
10 - Tamarind candies or mango slices (optional)

# How-To Steps:

01 - Combine frozen mango, mango nectar, lime juice, agave syrup and optional chili powder in a blender. Pulse until smooth and slushy, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed; adjust sweetness with more agave or brightness with more lime.
02 - Run a lime wedge around the rim of each glass, then dip rims into Tajín to coat evenly.
03 - Drizzle about 1 tablespoon of chamoy sauce around the inside of each prepared glass, allowing streaks to form down the sides.
04 - Spoon or pour the mango slush into the glasses, layering with diced fresh mango as desired to create texture and contrast.
05 - Garnish with additional chamoy, a sprinkle of Tajín, mango slices or tamarind candies and a lime wedge. Serve immediately with a wide straw or spoon.

# Top Tips:

01 -
  • Every sip is a wild, sweet-and-sour carnival—like your tastebuds taking a fiesta lap.
  • This drink quickly turns any gathering, big or small, into a mini celebration with barely any prep.
02 -
  • If you skimp on freezing the mango enough, you'll end up with a disappointing smoothie, not a frosty treat.
  • Letting the chamoy warm to room temperature before drizzling keeps it from sticking in stubborn blobs to your glass.
03 -
  • If you want ruby streaks of chamoy, drizzle slowly while rotating the glass—gravity does most of the work.
  • Never underestimate the power of a heavily Tajín-rimmed glass; it transforms even a simple fruit slush into something unforgettable.
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