Recipe of the month: Mangonada

There is something special about making a mangonada from scratch, especially during these hot tropical days when you need something cold, fresh, and packed with flavor. The combination of fresh mango, citrus, chamoy, and Tajín creates the perfect balance between sweet, spicy, tangy, and refreshing flavors. Adding orange juice and Pelón Pelo Rico gives this version an extra Mexican twist that makes every sip taste like summer in Mexico.

Ingredients

• 1 mango

• 2 limes

• 2 cups of ice

• 500 ml orange juice

• Chamoy

• Tajín

• Pelón Pelo Rico candies

• 1 tamarind straw

Procedure

• Cut the mango and use a spoon to remove all the fruit from the peel.

• Squeeze the juice of one lime over the mango.

• Cut the second lime into wedges and set aside.

• Add the mango, ice, and orange juice into a blender.

• Blend until the mixture reaches a semi-liquid consistency.

• Let the mixture rest for about 2 minutes.

• Prepare the glass by rubbing lime around the rim.

• Coat the rim with chamoy and Tajín.

• Add a little chamoy inside the glass for extra flavor.

• Pour the mangonada mixture into the glass.

• Insert the tamarind straw.

• Add the lime wedges and Pelón Pelo Rico candies on top or inside the drink.

And your Mangonada is officialy done! Serve immediately and enjoy under the sun or next to the pool!

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