Mango Ginger Mocktail (Printable)
Sweet mango meets zesty ginger in this vibrant, alcohol-free beverage perfect for warm weather.
# What You Need:
→ Fruit Base
01 - 1 cup ripe mango, peeled and diced (fresh or thawed frozen)
02 - 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
→ Syrup & Flavorings
03 - 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, peeled and grated
04 - 2 tablespoons honey or agave syrup
→ Liquids
05 - 1 cup chilled sparkling water
06 - 1/2 cup cold water
→ Garnish
07 - Mango slices, lime wedges, or mint sprigs (optional)
08 - Ice cubes
# Steps:
01 - Combine diced mango, grated ginger, lime juice, honey or agave syrup, and 1/2 cup cold water in blender. Blend until completely smooth.
02 - Pour blended mixture through fine mesh sieve into pitcher or bowl to remove fibrous ginger and mango pulp.
03 - Fill two glasses with ice cubes.
04 - Divide mango-ginger puree between glasses, filling each about halfway.
05 - Top each glass with chilled sparkling water and gently stir to combine.
06 - Garnish with fresh mango slices, lime wedges, or mint sprigs as desired. Serve immediately.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- This drink hits that perfect spot between sweet tropical mango and spicy ginger warmth making it feel sophisticated without any alcohol
- You can batch it for parties or scale it down for a quiet Tuesday night treat
02 -
- Do not skip straining the mixture through that sieve because fibrous ginger bits will ruin the smooth drinking experience
- Add the sparkling water right before serving because it will go flat quickly if you try to store it premixed
03 -
- Taste your mangoes before blending because sweeter fruit will need less honey while tart mangoes might need an extra tablespoon
- Freeze some mango cubes ahead of time and use them instead of regular ice to prevent your drink from getting watered down