Mango Agua Fresca (Agua de Mango) 🥭 is a refreshing Mexican drink made with ripe mangoes, water, and a little sugar. It takes just minutes to blend and is an easy way to enjoy fresh mango on a hot day.
I love making this agua fresca when mangoes are ripe and sweet. You can easily adjust the sugar to your taste or skip it altogether.
If you love aguas frescas, also try my Agua de Tamarindo.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe ❤️
- Quick and easy. Blend a few simple ingredients and your agua fresca is ready to serve.
- Fresh and fruity. Ripe mangoes give this drink plenty of natural flavor.
- Adjust the sweetness. Add as much or as little sugar as you like.
- Perfect for warm days. Serve it ice-cold for a refreshing drink with lunch, dinner, or a party.
- Easy to make ahead. Keep it chilled in the refrigerator until you’re ready to serve.
-Maggie
🥭 Ingredients
- Peeled and chopped ripe fresh mangos
- Sugar (to taste)
- Water
- Ice cubes
The type of sweetener and sugar content to use is up to you: cane sugar, Stevia, honey or nothing at all.
Sometimes, I find that the fruit is sweet enough and don’t add any sugar.
Aguas frescas are to Mexico and Central America what lemonade is to Americans—a popular, refreshing drink often enjoyed during the warmer months.
Instructions
- Place the peeled & diced mango, sugar, and water in your blender or food processor.
- Blend until smooth.
- Pour the mango mixture into a large pitcher. Serve over lots of ice.
Adjusting the sweetness
- Taste the sweetness for good measure.
- Add more sugar, if needed.
- If it’s too sweet, add more water.
- Do this little by little until you reach a sweetness you like.
⭐️ Pro Tips
Choosing ripe mangoes: It’s all about the squeeze test to find ripe fruit at your grocery store. A ripe mango should give a little to the touch. That indicates it’s ready to eat or blend.
Garnish: Add lime wedges to this fruity drink for extra color and a flavorful twist. Fresh mint is also a nice addition.
🙋🏻♀️ Frequently Asked Questions
Agua fresca is a blend of water and fresh fruit so it’s a lighter version of fruit juice.
There are so many varieties that you can’t go wrong using any of them. Just adjust the amount of sugar accordingly.
Using a frozen mango is a great option for when the fresh fruit is out of season. Thaw them overnight in the fridge. Frozen mangoes will release more liquid when you blend them so you may have to adjust the amount of water that you use.
It’s best to serve immediately, it can be refrigerated for 72 hours. It can last in the freezer for up to 6 months.
Yes. If your mangoes are naturally sweet, you may not need any added sugar. Taste the agua fresca after blending and add sugar only if needed.
Mango season varies by location, but in the United States, fresh mangoes are available at different times throughout the year. Mangoes from Mexico and other countries also make them widely available year-round.
🍹 More Aguas Frescas Recipes
- Cucumber Lime Agua Fresca
- Pineapple Agua Fresca
- Authentic Horchata Recipe
- Strawberry Agua Fresca
- Agua de Melon
- Agua de Sandia
- Agua de Jamaica
Mango Agua Fresca is one of the easiest ways to turn ripe mangoes into a refreshing homemade drink. Blend it up, adjust the sweetness to your liking, and serve it over plenty of ice. 🥭
Mango Agua Fresca (Agua de Mango)
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups mangoes (peeled and rough chopped)
- ½ cup sugar
- 6 cups water
- ice
Instructions
- Place the peeled & chopped mangos, sugar, and water in your blender.
- Process until you have a fine and smooth texture.
- Pour in a large pitcher. Taste to check sweetness.
- Add ice cubes to a glass.
- Pour and enjoy!
I’m always looking for new refreshing drinks during summer. This mango agua fresca is exactly what I needed!
Glad to hear that! Mango Agua Fresca is a perfect drink for hot summer days. It’s refreshing and has a tropical taste that can transport you to a beach or a sunny island. Enjoy!
Drinking this makes me feel like I am on some tropical island or on a cruise. A yummy drink that will transport you!
That’s a great way to describe it! The sweetness and tropical flavor of the mango really do make you feel like you’re on a vacation. Glad you enjoyed this recipe.
This Mango Agua Fresca recipe is a real winner in my book! It’s incredibly easy to make and the result is a delicious and refreshing drink that is perfect for sipping on a hot day. The addition of a bit of sugar really helps bring out the natural sweetness of the mangoes.
I’m so glad to hear that you enjoyed this Mango Agua Fresca recipe! It really is a perfect drink for hot days, and I love how easy it is to make too. Cheers to a refreshing summer drink!
We really like this recipe. Never knew it was this easy to make. Will be trying without further delay!
Yes! Mango agua fresca is incredibly easy to make and perfect for hot summer days. Hope you make this recipe soon, you’ll love it!
We’ve always got mangos on hand because my son loves them, so as soon as I saw this I whipped it up and wow. Delish!!
That’s great to hear! Mango agua fresca is definitely a refreshing and tasty way to use up those ripe mangos. It’s also a great way to quench your thirst on a hot day. Enjoy!