Mango Slush is a delicious dessert made by blending mango pulp with ice cubes and served in glass garnished with sugar. It has grainy icy texture that feels very refreshing in hot weather. Every sip feels smooth, sweet and cooling at the same time. The ice bits give that nice slushy feel which makes it fun to drink.
This drink is made especially on hot summer days when mangoes are in season. It comes together very quickly in just few minutes with simple blending. The taste is sweet and refreshing so everyone at home willenjoy it, especially kids. It gets finished fast when served chilled straight from blender.
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About Mango Slush
Mango Slush is a simple summer drink made in many homes when mangoes are in season. It is not heavy like a shake, more like a thick iced drink with fruity taste. It is commonly served chilled in glass with sugar rim for extra touch. Many people make it when they want something quick and refreshing.
This recipe has slightly grainy texture from crushed ice and smooth from mango pulp. It tastes sweet with light tang from lemon juice. Mango gives thick body and bright colour. Ice makes it cold and refreshing. Once blended, it should not be fully smooth, little ice bits gives the real slush feel.
You can adjust sweetness based on mango type or skip sugar if mango is very ripe. Some people add mint leaves or even little soda for variation. It also works as both drink and light dessert. It has thick slushy texture with sweet mango taste and slight tang from lemon.
I usually make this when mangoes are at home and everyone wants something cold quickly. My family enjoys it straight after blending. It gets over very fast in summer afternoons.
Mango Slush Ingredients
- Mango - Used mango for sweetness and fruity flavour and for the bright colour.
- Sugar - I used sugar for sweetness and you can also replace with honey.
- Lemon juice - I added lemon juice for slight tang, it balances sweetness. It also gives fresh flavour.
- Ice cubes - Used ice cubes for cold slushy texture, it makes drink refreshing. It also gives grainy slush feel when blended.
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How to make Mango Slush Step by Step
- Rinse the mango well.Peel the skin from mango. Chop it roughly. Add sugar to it.
2.Add lemon juice to it and then ice cubes. Blend it in high speed for few seconds. Set aside. Crushed ice cubes will be found here and there this is the perfect stage stop blending and set aside.
3.Spread sugar on a plate. Slightly wet the rim of the serving glass with water then swirl the rim of the glass on the sugar. Now pour the mango slush and serve immediately.
Serve chilled!
Expert Tips
- Mangoes - I usually use ripe sweet mangoes for best taste, If the mangoes are sour add little more sugar.
- Ice Texture - I blend only for few seconds so the ice stays slightly chunky for proper slush feel.
- Sweetness - I just taste mango before adding sugar as some mangoes are already very sweet so adjust quantity accordingly.
- Blending Time - You can stop blending once ice looks partially crushed. Over blending makes it watery and less slushy.
- Serving Glass - I just use chilled glass for serving, it keeps the slush colder for longer time.
- Lemon - I prefer to add lemon little by little because too much can make taste sharp.
Serving and Storage
Serve this drink immediately in chilled glasses with sugar rim if needed. It tastes best fresh after blending and works well as summer drink or light dessert. Do not store after blending as ice melts quickly. It stays good only for few minutes in best texture.
FAQS
1.Can I skip lemon juice?
Yes lemon juice can be skipped if you prefer only sweet taste. But slight tang gives better balance.
2.Why my slush becomes watery?
It happens if ice is over blended or left for long time. Blend only for few seconds and serve immediately.
3.Can I make it without sugar?
Yes sugar can be skipped if mango is already sweet. Ripe mango usually gives enough sweetness.
4.Can I use blender without ice?
Yes you can, but texture will become more like juice. Ice gives real slush consistency.
5.Can I use other fruits?
Yes you can try strawberry, pineapple or orange also.
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Mango Slush Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 small mango ~1 cup chopped
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- ½ tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 cups ice cubes
Instructions
- Rinse the mango well. Peel the skin from mango.
- Chop the mangoes roughly. Add sugar to it.
- Add lemon juice to it and then ice cubes.
- Blend it in high speed for few seconds. Crushed ice cubes will be found here and there this is the perfect stage stop blending and set aside.
- Spread sugar on a plate. Slightly wet the rim of the serving glass with water then swirl the rim of the glass on the sugar.
- Serve & Enjoy Mango Slush chilled!
Notes
- Mangoes - I usually use ripe sweet mangoes for best taste, If the mangoes are sour add little more sugar.
- Ice Texture - I blend only for few seconds so the ice stays slightly chunky for proper slush feel.
- Sweetness - I just taste mango before adding sugar as some mangoes are already very sweet so adjust quantity accordingly.
- Blending Time - You can stop blending once ice looks partially crushed. Over blending makes it watery and less slushy.
- Serving Glass - I just use chilled glass for serving, it keeps the slush colder for longer time.
- Lemon - I prefer to add lemon little by little because too much can make taste sharp.
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