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Mango-Lime Spritzer

Mango lime drink in a glass with tajín rim.
Photograph by Isa Zapata, Food Styling by Judy Kim, Prop Styling by Stephanie De Luca

Inspired by my favorite springtime snack—ripe mangoes with lime, chili powder, and salt—this refreshing nonalcoholic beverage is equal parts tangy and sweet. Rimming a glass with Tajín makes this drink extra-festive, but you can also simply sprinkle some over the top to get that tart, spicy kick. If you can’t get your hands on Tajín, a simple mix of 2 parts chile powder to 1 part kosher salt will do the trick. —Zaynab Issa

For an iftar-worthy spread, pair this recipe with Afghan Pasta, Kalimati, and Saffron Milk Cake, and read about how Zaynab hosts iftar here.

What you’ll need

Recipe information

  • Yield

    4–6 servings

Ingredients

1 large ripe mango, peeled, cut into pieces (8–10 oz. flesh)
6 sprigs mint, leaves picked, coarsely chopped
¼ tsp. kosher salt
3 Tbsp. (or more) honey
2 Tbsp. (or more) fresh lime juice
Tajín, sparkling water, and lime wedges (for serving)

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Combine 1 large ripe mango, peeled, cut into pieces, 6 sprigs mint, leaves picked, coarsely chopped, and ¼ tsp. kosher salt in a large mortar and pestle or a food processor and pound (or pulse) until mostly smooth. Stir in 3 Tbsp. honey and 2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice. Taste and adjust with more honey or lime juice as needed (mixture should be very sweet and punchy; remember, it will get diluted with sparkling water).

    Step 2

    Place some Tajín on a small plate.

    Step 3

    To make 1 drink, moisten half of rim of a 10–12-oz. glass with lime juice, then dip in Tajín to coat. Spoon 3 Tbsp. mango mixture into glass, fill with ice, and top off with 6 oz. sparkling water. Garnish with a lime wedge.

TagsBeveragesNonalcoholicEasy5 Ingredients or FewerSummerSpringRamadanMangoStone FruitFruitLimeCitrusBon Appétit
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