Mango Ginger Mocktail (Print Version)
Sweet mango meets zesty ginger in this refreshing non-alcoholic beverage. Quick to prepare and naturally gluten-free.
# What You Need:
→ Fruit Base
01 - 1 cup ripe mango, peeled and diced
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
# Directions:
01 - Combine diced mango, grated ginger, lime juice, honey or agave, and 1/2 cup cold water in a blender. Process 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 liquid and remove fibrous ginger and mango pulp.
03 - Fill two serving glasses with ice cubes to chill the mocktail.
04 - Divide the strained mango-ginger puree evenly between the glasses, filling each about halfway.
05 - Pour chilled sparkling water into each glass to fill. Gently stir with a spoon to combine the puree and sparkling water.
06 - Decorate with fresh mango slices, lime wedges, or mint sprigs if desired. Serve immediately while cold and effervescent.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The fresh ginger gives it this sophisticated warmth that makes you forget its completely alcohol free
- Takes ten minutes from start to finish but tastes like something from a fancy cocktail bar
02 -
- The first time I skipped straining it because I was in a rush and the ginger fibers made it unpleasantly fibrous, so please do not skip this step
- Sparkling water loses its fizz quickly once poured, so add it right before serving and never try to store mixed glasses
03 -
- Use very cold mango, almost frozen, for an extra frosty texture that makes it feel more indulgent
- Invest in a good fine mesh sieve because cheap ones let too much ginger pulp through and ruin the silky finish