Mango Juice

Fresh mango juice is refreshing and requires no juicer, just a blender! Making this juice during prime mango season means you can make it with added sugar.

It’s a great way to use fresh mangoes and adjust to your preference for the best taste.

In India, the mango is known as the king of fruits.  If you’ve never tried Indian mangos, I highly recommend trying some from an Indian grocery store.  In the US, you’ll see Kesar and Alphonso mangoes.  They have a taste that is just different and delicious!

If you enjoy mango juice and mango nectar, you may want to try Mango Ras.  It is commonly eaten in Indian cuisine and is essentially mango pulp.  It can be flavored with ginger powder, saffron, or even a little cardamom. A delicious treat!

Here is a quick video showing how to make it:

Ingredient Notes

You only need three ingredients to make delicious mango juice.  Make it four if you feel you need a sweetener!

The main ingredients you need are:

1. Mangoes:  Pick mangoes that are ripe and not fibrous.  See more details below.

Type of mango: This is key to the taste of your juice.

In the US, I prefer using Champagne mangoes (also sold as Ataulfo).  Kent mangoes can also work, as long as they are not too fibrous.

• When Indian mangoes are available, Alphonso or Kesar are always the best!
• While you can use frozen mangoes sold in the US, I find them usually pretty bland in flavor. 
• Another alternative is to buy canned mango pulp (canned puree).  It’s easily found in an Indian grocery store or online.

2. Water: This is to thin out the pulp to make it into juice.  

Other recommended but optional ingredients:

Lemon juice:  Adding lemon juice serves two purposes:

1. Prevents browning of the juice if you do not consume it right away.
2. Brightens the juice and provides a bit of tang.

If you aren’t drinking it right away, you can skip it if you prefer not to add it. But I highly recommend it for taste!

Sugar:  The addition of sugar is optional and dependent on how sweet and ripe your mangoes are.  You can also use an alternative sweetener of your choice.

Ice cubes: If serving right away, these will be handy to add to fresh juice on hot summer days!

Preparation  

Peel mangoes with a peeler.  Chop mango Roughly chop mango flesh into chunks.  Be mindful of the seed.

Cut the lemon in half.  Juice lemon with a juicer.

Rolling the lemon on the countertop before cutting it helps get more juice from it!

Making It

Place mango pieces and two tablespoons of lemon juice in a blender jar or food processor (I use a Nutribullet). Blend into a smooth puree.

Add lemon juice and water.  Blend again.  

Taste and see if you would like to add sweetener.  If needed, add and blend again.  Mango juice is ready! Pour into serving glasses or a pitcher.

If you want a thinner juice, just add ½ cup of water at a time until you reached your desired consistency.

If you happen to have mangoes with a lot of fiber, I’d recommend either skipping making juice from it or trying running the pulp through a sieve to remove some of the pulp.

Storing

Refrigeration: Mango juice should be stored in a tightly sealed container in the refrigerator and consumed within 3-4 days to ensure freshness.

Freezer:  Mango juice can be frozen in an airtight container or freezer bag for up to 8-12 months. However, freezing may affect the texture and flavor of the juice.

Instead, take the approach of making mango pulp and freezing it.  I do this for Mango Ras and it works just fine.  When you want to make juice just let it defrost and add water as needed to thin it out.

Freeze it in freezer-safe Ziplock bags.  They can lie flat in the freezer.

Ideas for Mix-Ins / Flavor Variations

This sweet fruit tastes delicious with other flavors too!

– Mint: Fresh mint leaves add a delicious zing to a summertime drink.  Either blend in the juice or even use it as a garnish.

– Ginger: You can either add a ½ to 1-inch piece of peeled fresh ginger to the blender jar or use ginger powder.

–Rosewater

–Cardamom

–Juices: Orange juice, pomegranate juice, strawberry juice, and pineapple juice could all be tasty additions.

–Coconut water: Tender coconut water can be a delicious twist.

 What is the difference between mango juice and mango nectar?

Mango juice is made by extracting the juice from ripe mangoes and adding water and sometimes sugar to adjust the sweetness. It has a thinner consistency and a stronger taste of mango.

Mango nectar, on the other hand, is made by blending the fruit with water and sweeteners like sugar or high-fructose corn syrup. It is thicker and sweeter than mango juice and may have additional ingredients such as citric acid, ascorbic acid, or other preservatives.

Can you juice a mango?

You can make juice from mango pulp, but you cannot juice a mango in a juicer.

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