13 Mango Drinks for the Mangoes You Bought and Forgot About

Mangoes have a funny way of turning from perfectly innocent grocery-store purchases into a race against time.

One day they’re sitting on the counter waiting for the right moment, and the next they’re all ripe at once. In our house, that’s when I start looking beyond the fruit bowl and into the blender, especially when the kids want something cold and refreshing.

These 13 mango drinks turn that countertop abundance into something everyone actually wants to reach for and give you a much better option than eating your way through twelve mangoes with a spoon.

Mangonada

Spicy chamoy sauce and a dusting of Tajín added to a frozen mango cup give you an incredible sweet-and-sour street food adventure right at home. Thick fruit slush sucked through a tamarind-wrapped straw makes every single sip wildly fun. Serve your mangonada in Viski’s Crystal Whiskey Glasses for a tropical finish that feels right at home with all those bold flavors.
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Mango Mojito

Fresh mint leaves and sugar cubes, muddled with ripe mango chunks at the bottom of a glass, release the best summer aromas imaginable. If you only use part of a mango, Food Huggers make it easy to keep the other half fresh for another drink instead of letting it become tomorrow’s forgotten fruit. Rum and club soda turn those forgotten fridge fruits into a cool porch drink.
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Mango Pineapple Smoothie

Whenever your fruit bowl looks like a lost cause, these two tropical favorites tossed into a blender fix everything in seconds. Pineapple and soft mango whip up into a bright yellow cup that tastes like pure sunshine and cleans out the fridge.
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Frozen Mango Margarita Mocktail

Why let neglected freezer mangoes sit there forever when a quick spin in the blender with lime juice creates an instant frosty slush? Salty Tajín dusted around the rim balances out the sweet fruit so well that your glass will be empty in minutes.
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Mango Mule Mocktail

Finding a squishy mango in the crisper drawer used to annoy me until I realized it makes the best base for a fizzy ginger drink. Cold ginger ale poured over sweet fruit purée creates a fun, bubbly cooler you can sip all afternoon without any fuzzy head the next day.
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Mango Agua Fresca

Soft, forgotten mangoes pureed with cold water and a splash of lime juice are hands-down the most refreshing way to handle a scorching hot afternoon. Strained pulp leaves you with a light, sunny cup of juice that goes down way too easily.
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Layered Coconut Mango Tropical Rum Slushie

Bright mango slush stacked on top of sweet coconut cream makes a gorgeous layered drink that turns regular fruit into a weekend party showstopper. A splash of rum poured over the frozen layers gives you a fun tropical cocktail that smells like summer vacation.
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Mango Colada Mocktail

You do not need to hop on a plane to justify treating yourself to a frosty glass of coconut and sweet mango puréed until velvety smooth. Pineapple juice gives this tropical treat a nice tangy kick that clears out your produce stash in style.
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Mango Electrolyte Mocktail

We have all bought way too many tropical fruits only to watch them get mushy on the counter, which is why a hydrating coconut water blend is pure genius. Soft mango combined with a squeeze of lime results in a restorative drink that actually tastes like a treat.
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Mango Lassi

Overripe mango chunks tossed into the blender with cold yogurt are my favorite kitchen secret for turning forgotten fruit into a creamy afternoon reward. That thick texture and slight sour tang make this icy drink feel way fancier than the minor effort it takes.
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Frozen Mango Daiquiri

Frozen mango chunks whizzed with lime juice and rum create a thick, icy vacation drink right in your own kitchen blender. A boring Tuesday afternoon instantly turns into a mini tropical getaway while cleaning out your freezer stash.
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Mango Margarita

Rimming your glass with lime juice and sugar is the mandatory first step before this sweet, frosty mango cocktail goes straight over ice. Pouring it into Viski’s Meridian Crystal Coupe Glasses gives this frozen mango margarita the kind of glassware that makes a simple homemade drink feel ready for happy hour. Fresh tropical purée mixes so smoothly with tequila that a second pitcher will sound like a great idea.
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Jamba Juice Mango-A-Go-Go Smoothie Recipe

Recreating that famous fruit shop smoothie at home is the perfect excuse to clear out bags of frozen mango chunks before they get freezer-burned. Fruit juice and cold mango whip into a sunny drink that stays frosty right down to the very last drop. Storing extra cut mango in Food Huggers also keeps the fruit fresh and ready for the next smoothie, instead of losing another piece in the back of the fridge.
Get the Recipe: Jamba Juice Mango-A-Go-Go Smoothie Recipe

How many mangoes are currently waiting on your counter for their moment? These drinks might be their rescue plan.