Mango Ginger Mocktail (Printable)

Sweet ripe mango meets zesty fresh ginger in this vibrant, chilled beverage. Perfectly balanced with lime and sparkling water.

# 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
08 - Ice cubes

# How-To Steps:

01 - Combine the diced mango, grated ginger, lime juice, honey or agave syrup, and 1/2 cup cold water in a blender. Blend until completely smooth and no chunks remain.
02 - Pour the blended mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a pitcher or bowl, pressing with a spoon to extract all liquid while removing fibrous ginger and mango pulp.
03 - Fill two serving glasses with ice cubes, leaving room for the mocktail mixture.
04 - Divide the strained mango-ginger puree evenly between the prepared glasses, filling each about halfway full.
05 - Top each glass with chilled sparkling water, pouring slowly to maintain carbonation. Gently stir once to combine the flavors.
06 - Decorate each glass with fresh mango slices, lime wedges, or mint sprigs as desired. Serve immediately while chilled.

# Helpful Tips:

01 -
  • The spicy ginger kick balances perfectly with sweet mango, creating a sophisticated flavor profile that nobody will believe is non-alcoholic
  • You can whip up a batch in under ten minutes, making it ideal for unexpected guests or last-minute gatherings
02 -
  • Don't skip the straining step, as fibrous ginger pieces can make the texture unpleasant and distracting
  • Add the sparkling water right before serving, otherwise it will lose its effervescence and fall flat
03 -
  • Buy ginger in bulk, peel it all at once, and freeze the peeled pieces in a freezer bag, then grate it frozen for easier handling
  • If your mango isn't quite ripe enough, add an extra half tablespoon of sweetener to compensate for the lack of natural sugars

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