Welcome to a tropical paradise of flavor! If there’s one fruit that embodies the essence of summer, it’s the luscious mango. Bursting with sweetness and vibrancy, this tropical delight adds a delightful twist to everything it touches. In this mouthwatering roundup, we’ll explore the versatility of mango through a tantalizing array of recipes.
From refreshing cocktails that transport you to a beachside oasis, to creamy smoothies that make every morning feel like a vacation, and savory dinners that infuse your meals with a taste of the tropics, we’ve got you covered.
But that’s not all – we’ll also delve into inventive mango snacks and desserts that will have you reaching for seconds. So sit back, relax, and prepare to embark on a culinary journey filled with the sunny flavors of mango!
Published May 27, 2024
Updated May 31, 2025
Types of Mangos
With so many different varieties of mangoes available, from Ataulfo (Honey or Champagne) to Francis, the possibilities are endless. And whether you’re a seasoned mango aficionado or trying them for the first time, there’s no denying that mango season is the perfect time to experiment with new recipes and flavors.
- Alphonso: Known for its rich, sweet flavor and smooth texture, Alphonso mangos are often considered the king of mangos. They are commonly used in desserts like mango ice cream, sorbet, and lassi (a yogurt-based drink).
- Ataulfo (Honey or Champagne): Ataulfo mangos have a creamy texture and a sweet, tangy flavor. They are great for eating fresh, adding to salads, blending into smoothies, or making mango salsa.
- Kent: Kent mangos are sweet and juicy with a less fibrous texture. They are versatile and can be used in both sweet and savory dishes, such as mango chutney, fruit salads, or simply enjoyed on their own.
- Tommy Atkins: Tommy Atkins mangos are one of the most widely grown varieties. They have a mildly sweet flavor with hints of tropical notes. They are often used in cooking, such as grilling, roasting, or adding to savory dishes like salads or curries.
- Keitt: Keitt mangos have a sweet and tangy flavor with a hint of coconut. They are commonly used in salads, salsas, chutneys, or eaten fresh.
- Haden: Haden mangos have a rich, sweet flavor with a hint of citrus. They are excellent for eating fresh, slicing into fruit salads, or blending into smoothies.
These are just a few examples of the many varieties of mangos available worldwide. Each variety may have slightly different flavors and textures, so feel free to experiment and discover your favorites!
How to Store Mangos
Storing mangos properly can help maintain their freshness and flavor. Here’s how you can do it:
- Choose Ripe Mangos: If you’re planning to store mangos for a few days, it’s best to not quite ripe ones. If they’re not quite ripe yet, you can let them ripen at room temperature for a couple of days until they yield slightly to gentle pressure.
- Refrigerate: Once mangos are ripe, you can extend their shelf life by storing them in the refrigerator. Place them in the crisper drawer, preferably in a perforated plastic bag to maintain humidity. This helps slow down the ripening process and keeps them fresh for up to 5 days.
- Avoid Moisture: Make sure the mangos are dry before refrigerating them. Excess moisture can lead to mold growth.
- Keep Them Separate: Mangos emit ethylene gas as they ripen, which can speed up the ripening of other fruits nearby. To prevent this, store mangos away from other fruits and vegetables.
- Freezing Mangos: If you have too many mangos or want to preserve them for longer, you can freeze them. Peel and slice the mangos, then arrange the slices on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Once frozen, transfer the slices to a freezer bag or container. Frozen mangos can last for several months and are great for smoothies or desserts.
Mango Cocktails & Mocktails!
Let’s get this mango party started with a few of our mango cocktails! Beat the heat with Coldpressed Golden Mango Juice (Mocktail) from All Natural Vegan. Or get the party started with Easy Frozen Fruit Mango Daiquiris or some Mango Margaritas on the Rocks!
Tantalizing Mango Mojito Mocktail Recipe
This is my favorite indulgent tasting but totally healthy mango mojito cocktail recipe. Non alcoholic virgin mojito with no added sugars!
Check out this recipe
Photo credit: Vigor It Out
Copycat Starbucks Mango Dragonfruit Refresher
Starbucks’ Mango Dragonfruit Refresher is known for its sweet tropical flavor, subtle energy boost, and gorgeous pink color. You can make it at home with just 4 ingredients!
Check out this recipe
Photo credit: The Soccer Mom Blog
Mango Lemonade Recipe
This easy Mango Lemonade recipe is perfect for gatherings, picnics and barbecues. Delicious, simple and refreshing!
Check out this recipe
Photo credit: Organized Island
The BEST Mango Chamoy Margarita Recipe – Mexican Made Meatless
Frozen Mangonada Mexicana (a.k.a. Chamoyada) – My Bueno Blog
Mango Dragon Fruit Lemonade - Allergy Free Alaska
If you like the mango dragon fruit refresher from Starbucks, you’re going to LOVE this recipe! It’s simple and only takes a few ingredients!
Check out this recipe
Photo credit: Alergy Free Alaska
Layered Coconut Mango Tropical Rum Slushie
You will LOVE this layered coconut mango tropical rum slushie! It’s a frozen mango cocktail with a boozy kick. This layered slushie drink recipe is made with frozen fruit. Make this mango rum cocktail recipe because this tropical rum cocktail is always a hit.
Check out this recipe
Photo credit: XOXO Bella
Kiss On The Lips Drink (Best Mango Cocktail Recipe)
Kiss on the Lips is a mango cocktail recipe bursting with tropical flavors. Blended and ready in no time, this is one refreshing drink made for happy hour!
Check out this recipe
Photo credit: This Silly Girls Kitchen
Mango Mojitos – Britney Breaks Bread
Mango Rum Cocktail – The Littlest Crumb
Mango Mojito Mocktail Recipe – Cooking Odyssey
Mango Agua Fresca (agua de mango)
Mango Agua Fresca (agua de mango) is a refreshing and fruity Mexican drink made by blending ripe mangoes with water, sugar, and served over ice. It’s the perfect drink for a hot summer day.
Check out this recipe
Photo credit: In Mama Maggie's Kitchen
Super Easy Mango Citrus Berry White Sangria
This mango citrus berry white sangria packs such a flavour punch. It’s a refreshing summer drink which everyone will love and this white sangria with summer fruit is the perfect choice. This is a super easy sangria recipe you can whip up anytime you want a summer fruit cocktail recipe.
Check out this recipe
Photo credit: XOXO - Bella
Mango Hibiscus Margarita
This Mango Hibiscus Margarita is an easy recipe made with tequila, mango hibiscus syrup, lime juice, triple sec, and garnished with edible flowers for a drink that is as delicious as it is beautiful!
Check out this recipe
Photo credit: A Grateful Meal
Cool Off With This Easy Frozen Mango Margarita Recipe
Cool things off this summer with this easy frozen mango margarita recipe. Here is how to make it for your
Check out this recipe
Photo credit: Two Kids and a Coupon
Mango Thai Basil Infused Liqueur Tutorial and Siam Sunset Cocktail Recipe
Everclear® makes it easy to create amazing, artisanal liqueurs, full of amazing flavor. Get the tutorial for Mango Basil infused liqueur and a recipe for a tropical craft cocktail using your homemade cordial.
Check out this recipe
Photo credit: Tikkido
Mango Recipes for Salads & Salad Dressings
As the king of fruits, mangoes hold a special place in the hearts (and taste buds) of many. Whether you’re enjoying them fresh off the tree or incorporating them into delicious recipes, their versatility knows no bounds. For those scorching hot summer days, nothing beats a refreshing, tangy mango salad.
Mango Shrimp Salad – The Perks of Being Us
Mango Caprese Salad – Chew Out Loud
Mango + Watermelon Steak Salad – De Socio in the Kitchen
Summer Mango Avocado Salad - Delicious and Light Summer Salad Recipe
Delicious Mango Avocado Salad with an easy to make homemade lime and honey dressing is the perfect addition to your Summer cookout.
Check out this recipe
Photo credit: White Kitchen Red Wine
Thai Mango Sticky Rice – Thai Caliente
Mango Sorbet
Our refreshing homemade Mango Sorbet recipe is made in 5 minutes with frozen mango, simple syrup, lime juice, and a food processor – no ice cream maker is needed.
Check out this recipe
Photo credit: Princess Pinky Girl
Mango Coconut Chia Pudding
Mango Coconut Chia Pudding is a healthy gluten-free, sugar-free, dairy-free dessert made with fiber rich chia seeds, coconut milk, maple syrup, and coconut.
Check out this recipe
Photo credit: Modern Honey
Chocolate Mango Chia Pudding
A unique, healthy and delicious Chocolate Mango Chia Pudding. Made with fresh mango, dark chocolate, chia seeds, and free of dairy, eggs and refined sugars. (Gluten-free, Vegan, Paleo) With so many people becoming sensitive to eating eggs and dairy, I thought it would be great to share a healthier pudding version with you here on the blog. Most traditional pudding recipes contain eggs, milk, cornstarch and huge amounts of refined sugars. These ingredients definitely work well to make pudding, but they’re not always necessary, especially the amount of sugar that’s added to some of those puddings.
Check out this recipe
Photo credit: Living Healthy with Chocolate
Vegan Mango Cheesecake
Delicious vegan mango cheesecake with layers of creamy cheesecake and mango curd on a no-bake crust. The perfect vegan dessert for summer!
Check out this recipe
Photo credit: Addicted to Dates
Easy Mango Coulis (3 Ingredients)
Made with 3 ingredients, this easy Mango Coulis recipe is the perfect sweet sauce or topping for dessert, breakfast, cakes and cheesecakes!
Check out this recipe
Photo credit: A Baking Journey
Mango Crinkle Cookies/ How To Make Eggless Mango Cookies |
This Mango crinkle cookie is one of the best cookies I have tried so far with fruits. The pulpy juicy flesh Alphonso mangoes are the best to
Check out this recipe
Photo credit: Plate to Palate Blog
Mango Mousse Recipe/ Easy 3 ingredient Mango Mousse |
Mango Mousse Recipe is a fluffy, airy, rich, eggless, and gelatine-free recipe that is an utterly irresistible dessert that is so simple and
Check out this recipe
Photo credit: Plate to Palate
Mango Recipes for Breakfast, Brunch & Snacks
Dehydrated Mangoes with Tajín – Beyond Mere Sustinance
Mango Overnight Oats - Vegan Breakfast On the Go! - Chenée Today
Tropical Mango Overnight Oats - vegan and gluten free! These mango overnight oats with yogurt are a delicious grab-and-go breakfast!
Check out this recipe
Photo credit: Chenee Today
Baked Mango Chutney Brie Bites - Masala and Chai
Serve up a desi twist with these Mango Chutney Brie Bites. The creaminess of brie cheese with tangy mango chutney are encased in golden, flaky pastry shells.
Check out this recipe
Photo credit: Masala and Chai
Keto Mango Bread (3 Net Carbs!)
With this low-carb mango bread, you don’t have to go mango-free while on a low-carb or keto diet. It’s moist, sweet, and tropical!
Check out this recipe
Photo credit: Low Carb Simplified
Coconut mango scones - Caroline’s Cooking
Bite into a taste of the tropics with these delicious coconut mango scones. They’re tender inside & crisp out, packed with juicy fruit and easy to make too.
Check out this recipe
Photo credit: Carolines Cooking
Ingredients
- Mango Cocktails & Mocktails
- Mango Recipes for Salads & Salad Dressings
- Mango Sauces & Salsas
- Mango Smoothies, Bowls & Lassis
- Mango Recipes with Seafood
- Vegetarian Mango Recipes
- Mango Recipes with Chicken or Pork
- Mango Recipes for Desserts
- Mango Recipes for Breakfast, Brunch & Snacks
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!
100+ Summertime Mixed Drinks Recipes
The Top 25 Recipes for Espresso Cocktails in 2024
I love all things mango so I’ll be cooking my way down this list all summer long!
Mango is my favorite so I can’t wait to try all of these! Especially the Grilled Mango Chicken!
YES! It is mango season and all of these recipes are amazing! Can’t wait to give them all a try this summer! Thank you!
I had no idea there were that many types of mangos! These recipes all look so good. I’m not sure which one I want to try first.
These all sound so good! Keto mango bread? That is music to my ears.
Kim,
So happy to be able to bring you this!
Dina and Bruce
Love these mango recipes! I’m going to start with the mango cocktails first!
Kelley,
That is the perfect place to start to beat the heat this Summer!
Dina and Bruce
So many fabulous recipes – I’ll definitely be working through some of these over the Summer. I love your storage tips as well, especially your freezing suggestion which I’ll use when mangoes are on sale!
Anglela,
Awe, yay!
Thank you so much!
Dina and Bruce
Wow!!! This recipe collection on various ways to use mango is absolutely amazing. I ahve bookmarked this page and will be making every recipe.
Gunjan,
Lot’s to choose from! Enjoy!
Dina and Bruce
Such a fantastic collection of mango recipes! I especially love the Mango Pineapple Chicken and Spicy Cucumber Mango Salad.
Tara,
Those are two of our favorites. We eat mango all summer long!
Thank you,
Dina and Bruce
I love mangoes! I cant wait to cook my way down this list!
Paula,
We are working our way through this all Summer long! Thanks to all the amazing bloggers that contributed!
Dina and Bruce
I go through the awesome list of delicious recipes and I say, “Yes, yup, oh yeah!, that’s the one!” I cannot wait to try them all! Thank you!
Ned,
Same over here! Mangos are so delish both sweet and savory!
Dina and Bruce
Probably the most complete roundup I’ve ever seen, bravo!
Sue,
Mango is a fruit that is widely used, and there are so many ways to enjoy it! Thank you!
Dina and Bruce
Excellent list, Thanks for sharing.
Amazing collection of mango recipes. Thanks for sharing.
Oh my gosh I love mangoes! Bookmarking this page so I can work my way through all of these recipes
Harriet,
So glad!
Dina and Bruce
What a great list! As a mango lover, this post was just perfect for me! I love the Spicy Citrus and Mango Shrimp Cocktail recipe best!
DK,
That Spicy shrimp cocktail is a winning dish! So glad you enjoyed!
Dina and Bruce
What an amazing collection of mango recipes! I ADORE mangoes and it simply isn’t summer in my house without Thai mango salad and mango salsa being made repeatedly. But, this list goes well beyond salsa and salad. So many great options I still want to try!
Adri,
So excited that you love this list! So many great bloggers contributed to make it a success!!
Dina and Bruce
Adri,
Mangos are such a flavorful fruit! Glad that you are a fan of these recipes!
Dina and Bruce
Who knew there were so many varieties of mangos?! Thanks for sharing this amazing list of recipes! We want to try them all!
Elaine and James,
Right? And so tasty!
Dina and Bruce
Such an informative post and great list! Excited to try the Mango Margarita later today!