Mango Dayspring

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Make hay while the sun shines! As the mangoes are nearing the end of the season, it’s time to make the most out of it. I step out to buy something but always end up buying mangoes too. They are hard to resist! Less in calories, loaded with vitamins — who would want to miss?

We have a myriad of mango varieties to pick from, and here, I’ve chosen Banganapalle as they’re sweeter and inexpensive in my place. You can use whichever variety you get your hands on. This recipe is one of the ultimate summer refreshers you would ever slurp. I didn’t know that mangoes marry well with lemons and taste insanely delicious until I tried this. So, do yourself a favor and make this yummy drink today.

Ingredients

1/2 cup fresh mango juice
2 tablespoons mango pulp
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup of club soda/sparkling water
Salt as needed
Ice cubes as needed

For rim (optional)
1 tablespoon coarsely powdered sugar
1 teaspoon chili powder
2 lemon wedges

—Process—

1. Moisten the rim of the glass with lemon wedges then dip into the powdered sugar and chili powder mixture.
2. Mix mango juice, lemon juice and salt together in a shaker or a container.
3. Add ice cubes and mango pulp in a glass and pour in the mixed drink. Top it up with soda/sparkling water and some fresh mint leaves (optional).

Serve chill!

Piña Colada Smoothie

“Be a pineapple: stand tall, wear a crown, and be sweet on the inside.” ― Katherine Gaskin

Is there any other better way to start your day than with a tropical smoothie? Made with simple ingredients and no added sugar. With this smoothie in hand, all that you’ll miss is just the sand between your toes. This delicious, creamy smoothie will take your heart to the shoreline in an instant. You can even add a frozen banana to get a smoothie bowl and make your breakfast a breeze.

My love for pineapple is never-ending. An inch of ginger and a squeeze of lemon will give you the best version of tangy smoothie with a tinge of spice.


—Ingredients for 2 servings—

1 cup frozen pineapple chunks
1/2 cup pineapple juice
1/2 cup coconut milk(first extract)
An inch of ginger(finely chopped)
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
A handful of ice cubes

—Process—

Add all the ingredients into a blender/mixer jar and blend for a minute or two, as simple as that. Serve immediately and enjoy!