Mangonada (Mango Chilli Slush)
A thick frozen mango slush swirled with lime, chilli and a spicy tamarind-style drizzle, sweet, sour, salty and hot all at once.
Made with Agua fresca syrup. Make a batch of the base first, then this takes minutes. Skip to the method
- Time10 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.84 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Make your agua fresca syrup (see the base recipe) in advance and chill it.
- 2
Rub the rims of four glasses with lime and dip in chilli powder, then drizzle 1 tbsp of lime juice around the inside of each glass.
- 3
Blend the frozen mango with 200 ml of the ready made agua fresca syrup (see the base recipe), the lime juice and the chilli powder until thick and smooth. Add a splash of cold water only if needed.
- 4
Pour into the glasses and swirl in the rest of the lime juice.
- 5
Top with diced fresh mango and serve at once with a spoon and a straw.
Tips
- Use frozen mango chunks so the slush is thick and cold without watering down.
- Chamoy is a sweet, sour and spicy Mexican sauce sold online and in Latin food shops. Mix lime juice, chilli powder and a little tamarind paste for a quick swap.
- Rim the glasses with chilli lime seasoning for the full Mexican street style.
- Eat with a spoon and a straw.
Storing and freezing
Best drunk right away. Freeze leftovers in lolly moulds for up to 1 month.
Questions
What is a mangonada?
A mangonada is a Mexican frozen mango drink or dessert made with mango, lime, chilli and chamoy. It is sweet, sour and spicy.
Can I make it without chamoy?
Yes. Use lime juice, a pinch of chilli powder and a teaspoon of tamarind paste, or just plenty of lime and chilli.
Is it vegan?
Yes. Mango, syrup, lime and chilli are all plant based, so it is vegan, gluten free, dairy free, egg free and nut free. Check the chamoy label if you use a ready made one.
More made with agua fresca syrup
Piña Asada con Chile y Limón (Grilled Pineapple with Chilli and Lime)
GFDFEFEnsalada de Sandía con Queso Fresco (Watermelon and Queso Fresco Salad)
EFNFAgua de Chía con Limón (Chia and Lime Agua Fresca)
GFDFEFPaletas de Sandía con Chile y Limón (Watermelon Chilli Lime Ice Lollies)
GFDFEFDouble check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.