Mango Juice – Nothing says summer like gulping down a big old glass of fresh, tropical tasting juice on a hot afternoon. This is one of my favorite drink recipes during mango season because it’s quick and easy and, more importantly, super delicious. This one is for you, all my fellow mango lovers! 🥭
Literally, every single member of my family loves mango juice. Did I mention it only requires a few ingredients, and it’s a breeze to make? Yes, you heard right, it’s easy to make, and everyone loves it. Where are my busy mamas? Y’all already know this recipe is a winner.
Plus, there is something seriously refreshing about mango juice. Especially if you are a mango fanatic like you know I am. It’s tropical and perfectly sweet – a real pick me up when the summer heat is running you down. ☀️
What is Mango Juice?
Mango juice is just what it sounds like, juice made from mangos. The liquid from mangos can be pretty thick – if you’ve ever drank a can of mango nectar, you know what I mean. So to make mango juice, we add water to achieve an authentic “juice” consistency.
Recipe Ingredients
- Mangos – Sweet and fleshy, this fruit is great to snack on, but it also makes a fantastic drink!
- Sugar – This ingredient is optional, but you can incorporate it to dial up the sweetness if you want to.
- Mint Leaves – This herb makes for a pretty garnish and is also the secret to my perfect sugar syrup. 🤫
How to Make Mango Juice
The Sugar Syrup
- Start the Simple Syrup – Combine water, sugar, and mint leaves in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring until sugar dissolves. Simmer for one minute. Remove from the heat and let syrup steep for about 30 minutes. (Photos 1-2)
The Mango Juice
- Peel and Slice Mango – Slice the sides along the mango seed. Cut the mango flesh in a grid-like pattern without going through the mango skin. Detach the flesh from the skin with a large spoon and scoop the cubes out. For more tips on doing this step, see my guide on how to cut a mango. (Photos 3-5)
- Puree – Transfer the mango flesh and water to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. (Photos 6-8)
- Finishing Touches – Pour the mango juice into a jar. Next, add the sugar syrup to taste. This step is optional, and the amount of sugar syrup you use is entirely up to you. Stir to combine.
- Serve with ice cubes and garnish with mint leaves. Breathe deeply and enjoy!!!
Recipe Variations
- Make your mango juice extra tropical by substituting the water with coconut water, orange juice, pineapple juice, or any other juice you love.
- To make mango nectar instead of juice, leave the water out and only add sugar syrup. The finished product will be a much thicker and sweeter mango drink.
- Make a mango smoothie by adding milk instead of water. Creamy and delicious! 😋
Tips and Tricks
- With this mango juice recipe, consistency is totally up to you. Add more water if you would like a thinner juice.
- If you choose to add sugar syrup, do so a little at a time and taste the juice as you go until you reach your desired sweetness level. You can always add more sugar syrup if it isn’t sweet enough, but it will be hard to take it out if you add too much.
Make-Ahead Instructions
Mango juice stays fresh in the fridge for 3-5 days, so you can make it a few days in advance if you’d like. You can even freeze mango juice. It will keep good for three months in the freezer, so technically, you can make it way in advance if you’d like.
Serving and Storage Instructions
Serve mango juice cold! Add a few cubes of ice, give the glass a stir, and serve it up right away.
Store mango juice in a pitcher or jar with a lid in the fridge. You can freeze mango juice in any airtight container. I like to use ziplock bags personally.
When you are ready to use frozen mango juice, simply take it out of the freezer the night before. Once it’s thawed, you can serve it immediately.
FAQs
You can, but honestly, mangos do best in a blender or food processor when you want to get the juice out. The shredding and grinding action of a blender will get much more juice out of the fruit than the juicer.
Yes, as fruit goes, mangos have quite a bit of sugar. If you are watching your sugar intake, you can probably still enjoy this juice, but definitely skip the sugar syrup.
Feeling refreshed on a summer day! 😜 In all seriousness, though, mangos have many health benefits. They have loads of vitamins and plenty of minerals like potassium, calcium, phosphorous, and iron.
What Goes With Mango Juice
Mango juice goes well with so many recipes. I like to pair it with Caribbean food myself, such as Jamaican jerk chicken or Jamaican rice and peas.
It also goes well with coconut shrimp or anything spicy. Try it with a plate of kelewele (spicy fried plantains) or Poulet DG, and you’ll see what I mean. 👌
More Mango Recipes to Try
Conclusion
Quick ✅ easy ✅ and delicious ✅ this recipe has it all. Pick up a few extra mangos next time you are at the grocery store, and give it a go! I’m looking forward to seeing if you love this juice as much as I do. Drop a comment below to let me know.
Watch How to Make It
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Mango Juice
Ingredients
Simple Syrup (optional)
- 2 cups water
- ½ cup sugar
- Mint leaves
Mango Juice
- 2 big mangos (about 3-4 cups of mango flesh)
- 1 cup water
- Ice cubes (optional)
- Mint leaves to garnish (optional)
Instructions
Simple Syrup
- Combine the water, sugar, and mint leaves in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring until sugar dissolves. Simmer for 1 minute. Remove from heat and let syrup steep for about 30 minutes.
Mango Juice
- Slice the sides along the mango seed. Cut the flesh in a grid-like pattern without going through the mango skin. Use a large spoon to detach the flesh from the skin and scoop the cubes out.
- Transfer the mango flesh and water to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. You can add more water if preferred until you reach your desired consistency.
- Pour the mango juice into a jar, followed by the optional sugar syrup. Add as much or as little sugar syrup as you prefer since this is purely optional. Stir to combine.
- Serve with ice cubes and garnish with mint leaves.
Tips & Notes:
- With this mango juice recipe, consistency is totally up to you. Add more water if you would like a thinner juice.
- If you choose to add sugar syrup, do so a little at a time and taste the juice as you go until you reach your desired sweetness level. You can always add more sugar syrup if it isn’t sweet enough, but it will be hard to take it out if you add too much.
- Please keep in mind that the nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary significantly based on the products used in the recipe.
MENA Cashback says
Dear, I love mango juice, and I am always ready to drink it. Sweet fruits like mango continuously provide delicious and delicate tastes.
Amina says
Great and thank you for your feeback.