Sparkling Mango Agua Fresca Mocktail

Sparkling Mango Agua Fresca Mocktail recipe is fresh mango puree, sparkling water for bubble with a touch of lime juice and sugar. Don't forget the ice!

This summer has everyone looking for a light and healthy way to cool off.  So, let me share one of my secret weapons with you, my Sparkling Mango Agua Fresca.  Just think, "Mexican Mango Mimosa Mocktail" (without the alcohol).  

Agua frescas or  "fresh waters"  are a favorite drink around these parts. The Latin food markets line their counters with large glass barrels filled with these fruit waters in every flavor of the rainbow. Papaya, tamarind, pineapple, take your pick. Agua Frescas are not too sweat, not too tart, but always made fresh right in the market.

If you would like to turn this Mango Mocktail into a real Mango Mimosa, just trade the sparkling water for champagne.

Another healthy and low sugar Mango flavored drink is the Mango Lassi. It has fresh mango, yogurt and just a touch of sugar.

What's the big secret?  Come a little closer, I'll whisper it... Sparkling Mango Agua Frescas are super fast and easy to make at home.  You can make a big batch and keep it in the fridge to help your family resist the temptation of overloading on sugary sweet sodas and soft drinks. I mean really, can you believe how much sugar is in lemonade?

I do have to admit that it takes something really great for me to give up the fizzy bubbles in my precious Diet Pepsi so... I don't.  I put the bubbles into the mango agua fresca, that's where my little twist comes in.  

After I choose the ripest, juiciest mangos I can find and turn them into a beautiful puree, I add my precious bubbles... S.Pellegrino.  I know, it's not a very authentic.  But hey!  A girl has to do what a girl has to do to get her nose tickling, throat burning bubbles.

The only catch is that the Sparkling Mango Agua Fresca can loose it's perky bubbles if it sits around too long.  So, I've had to break another  tradition.  I keep the mango puree separate from the sparkling mineral water until ready to serve.  Chilled of coarse, but separate.  When you are ready to serve, just mix the two in a pitcher for large batches or in individual glasses if you are making just a few drinks.  Don't worry, the mango- lime juice puree will keep it's gorgeous color for several days.

To save some extra calories, you can play with the ratio of sparkling water to mango puree.  The more water, the fewer calories.

Other Mango Recipes You May Like

Spicy Salmon and Corn Cakes with Mango Tartar Sauce by Taste and Tell
 Mango Sorbet Dreamsicle Dessert Recipe by Everyday Southwest
Watermelon Agua Fresca by Everyday Southwest

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—posted by Sandy