Add Preferred SourceSavor the taste of summer with homemade mango juice! This delightful beverage is made with just three ingredients and can be prepared in just five minutes, making it the perfect drink for hot summer days.
It is loved by kids and adults alike and is a great way to enjoy a fresh tropical drink in minutes. It is one of our favorite drinks in the mango season. Make this drink with fresh mangoes when they are in the season, or use frozen mangoes. It needs just three ingredients (including water) and without a juicer or any other fancy gadget.
Why you will love this mango nectar recipe?
- Freshness: Homemade mango juice is made from fresh, ripe mangoes, which means it has a natural sweetness and flavor that store-bought juices cannot match.
- Customizable sweetness: When making mango juice at home, you have control over how much sugar or sweetener you add to it.
Ingredients
Mango: Use ripe and sweet mangoes that are not fibrous.
Water: You can use filtered or tap water. Adjust the amount of water as per desired consistency.
Sweetener: I use raw sugar in this juice. However, other sweeteners like white sugar, maple syrup, brown sugar, honey, etc. can also be used.
Step-by-step instructions to make mango juice
Step 5: Add ice to serving glasses and pour the juice. Serve immediately.
Expert Tips and Variations
Chill the mango in the refrigerator before using it. Also, use cold water or a few ice cubes when blending the juice. This way, you can serve chilled juice immediately.
Alternatively, you can make the juice and place it in the fridge for a few hours before serving. However, it is best to consume mango juice fresh within a day.
Ripe and juicy mangoes like Champagne or Honey mango work best for this recipe. If the mangoes are fibrous, strain the juice before serving.
You can add a small amount of orange juice or pineapple juice. But if you are a fan of strong mango flavor, don't add any other fruit or fruit juice. Fruits that pair well with this drink are orange, pineapple, apple, and berries.
Use coconut water instead of plain water for added taste. Blend in a small piece of ginger to make mango ginger juice.
Making your own fruit juice at home is the best way to enjoy them, as it allows you to control the quality of ingredients. For another burst of tropical freshness, check out this watermelon juice recipe.
Recipe FAQs
I like to use Indian mango varieties Alphanso or Kesar. Both these fruits have a juicy, non-fibrous pulp. Champagne/honey mangoes are also great for making juice. Use sweet, ripe, and juicy mangoes, and avoid unripe mangoes. Mangoes that are overripe can also be used as they tend to be very sweet. Make sure the variety of mangoes is not fibrous. Select mangoes that do not have bruises or spots on the skin.
Yes. Frozen mangoes work well and also can be used. Thaw them in the fridge for a few hours before blending them.
No. A juicer cannot be used for mangoes, so we need to use a blender. Mango flesh needs to be ground to release juice, and a juicer mostly spins a fruit to release juice. Some other fruits that cannot be used in a juicer are berries, bananas, avocados, and figs.
Yes. Sugar or any other preferred sweetener can be added. White sugar, raw sugar, maple syrup, honey, etc. work well. Adjust the amount of sugar as per the sweetness of the mango.
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Mango Juice (Homemade Mango Nectar)
Ingredients
- 1 large mango (around 12 oz)
- 1-1½ cup water
- 2 teaspoon sugar (adjust depending on the sweetness of the mangoes)
Instructions
- Chill the mango in the refrigerator for a few hours.
- Peel and cut the mango into cubes. Add the mango cube and flesh to a blender.
- Add water and sugar. Blend for a few minutes.
- Adjust sugar and consistency as desired.
- As an optional step, pass the juice through a sieve.
- Add ice to serving glasses and pour the juice. Serve immediately.
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