on Jun 08, 2021, Updated Jan 23, 2024
About Mango Juice
Homemade Mango Juice is a refreshing drink made using just 2 ingredients – fresh or frozen mangoes and sugar. This sweet, tangy, and fruity tropical juice can be made using a blender, handheld blender, or a food processor in under 5 minutes. All you have to do is peel and chop the mangoes and blend them with sugar and water. Although mango juice is available in the market, homemade juice is much better than store-bought. It is free of added sugar, artificial flavors, color, or preservatives. It is much more economical to make at home, too. Homemade mango juice is vegan and gluten-free too. Serve mango fruit juice for breakfast, brunch, or evening snacks on hot summer days. This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled as per your need. Here are some more homemade juice recipes that you may like
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Ingredients And Variations
Mangoes – You can use fresh mangoes, frozen mangoes, or canned mango puree to make it, however, it tastes the best when made using fresh ripe juicy mangoes. If using fresh mangoes, make sure they are ripe and juicy. To check if the mangoes are ripe and sweet, press them gently with your finger. They should give back a little. Ripe mangoes also smell fruity and sweet. Avoid the ones that have black or soft patches on the skin. Try to choose the mango variety with fewer fibers. My favorite ones to make the juice are Ataulfo, Champagne, and Indian ones like Alphonso mangoes and Kesar mangoes. You can find Indian mangoes in Indian grocery stores during summer. If mangoes are not in season, use frozen mangoes or canned mango pulp (puree) instead. You can make Mango Pulp at home in summer when mangoes are in season and use it throughout the year to make this juice. Mangoes have many health benefits, too. Read more about them here. Water – Water is added to thin down the juice. You can also replace water with coconut water or orange juice to make the juice a little more nutritious. Tender coconut water or orange juice also helps neutralize mangoes’ heating properties. Adding orange juice or coconut water will not alter the taste, too, so add them without any doubt. Sugar – If you feel the mangoes are not sweet enough, add a little sugar, honey (not vegan), or any other preferred sweetener while blending. Variations – To jazz up the juice, add more ingredients such as fresh mint leaves, basil leaves, fresh ginger, black salt, freshly squeezed lemon juice, etc. Adding soaked chia seeds to the mango juice is also a good idea, as it helps cool down your body. You can also add a pinch of citric acid or freshly squeezed lime juice to make the juice a little tangy.
How To Make Mango Juice
Preparation
Soak 2 large mangoes in water for 1 hour. Peel the mangos using a sharp paring knife. Cut the flesh away from the pit. Discard the pit and chop the flesh into small pieces. You will need 2 cups of chopped mango flesh.
Make The Juice
Add 2 cups of chopped mangoes and 2 tablespoon sugar to a blender jar or a food processor and blend until smooth. Pass the mango pulp through a fine-mesh strainer. Add 2 cups of chilled water and stir well until combined. Pour the juice into serving glasses, add a few ice cubes, and serve this refreshing glass of mango juice chilled.
Storage Suggestions
This refreshing mango juice tastes best when made fresh. If kept longer, it tends to lose its freshness, and the taste also changes slightly. However, if you still have leftovers, store them in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
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