This Easy Mango Slush is the perfect summer treat for a hot summer day! It's cold and creamy and bursting with sweet & tangy mango flavor!
Originally posted July 2018, updated July 2024.
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Mango Slush
Is it hot where you are? Because y'all, it's nasty hot here in Mississippi. I literally cannot walk outside for two seconds without breaking into a sweat!
It's hovering around 100°F here in Mississippi every.single.day. Add the 60% humidity and it's worse than a sauna. All anybody wants is a way to cool off.
My kids have resorted to daily swimming in the pool (it's a cheapy Walmart clearance thing from last year), playing in our sprinkler, jumping in our pond and begging non-stop for cold drinks, popsicles, and snow cones.
One day recently we tried something new ... Mango flavored Italian Ice. My kids went crazy for it! But it was pricey and I'm cheap so I decided to make a homemade version. And it was even better!
Mango Slushie
That's why I knew I needed to share this recipe. It's insanely easy and we all love it. Plus I don't have to spend $4 per kid for them to have a fun, frozen summery drink.
If you're struggling with the summer heat and want a delicious, homemade mango slushie - you have to try this Easy Mango Slush Recipe.
And if you're not serving it to the kids, you could turn these mango icees into alcoholic summer drinks with a shot of your favorite rum.
Let me show you how easy this mango slushy is to make!
Tools Needed
- Knife
- Cutting Board
- Blender - I cannot recommend a Blendtec blender enough!
Ingredients
- Fresh Mangos are best but frozen mangos also work!
- Mango Nectar (not the same as mango syrup) - I can usually find it at Walmart.
- Ice - we keep some ice cube trays in the freezer just for slushies!
- Sugar or honey for a little extra sweetener
Substitutions
Fresh Mangos. Fresh mangoes are best in this Mango Icee but in the United States, or at least here in rural Mississippi, it's not always easy to find good fresh mangos! In that case, you can absolutely use frozen mangos which I always find at Walmart or the local grocery store.
Video
I can say with confidence that the Mango Slushes were a hit with everybody! Here's a little video for you of me making them.
I counted the seconds and it literally took 15 seconds to go from chunks of mango and whole ice cubes to a perfect smoothie. Seriously - Blendtec blenders are worth every penny!
How to Make a Mango Slush
- First, you'll want to peel and slice 2 mangos. It's not important what your mango slices look like - you could even have mango chunks!
- Then grab your blender. For me - it's my Blendtec. I have never loved a blender more than I love this thing. I talked about it here when making salsa too... it's amazing!
- Add the mangos, ice cubes and sweetener to the blender. See the Pro Tip below about using honey. Then pour a 12 ounce can of Mango Nectar over the top.
- Last - add ice on top!
- Put the lid on top and blend the mango mixture until it's a smooth slush. It only took about 15 seconds in my Blendtec to have a perfectly smooth icee.
Variations of the Mango Icee
- More Citrus. Add a squeeze of fresh orange, lemon or lime juice to the blender, then garnish with a lime wedge for an extra burst of citrus flavor!
- Coconut Mango Slushie - add ½ cup of coconut water or coconut milk to the blender for a different twist on this tropical drink.
- Pineapple Mango Slushie - add a few chunks of fresh pineapple to the blender for a pineapple-mango slush.
Pro Tip
- Using honey? If you use honey instead of sugar, melt it before adding it to the blender. This is important so it doesn't turn into a frozen blob when you mix it with the ice. Just dissolve it with 1 tablespoon of hot water before adding to the mix.
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Okay - here's the printable recipe for you.
Recipe
Easy Mango Icee Recipe
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
Description
This Easy Mango Icee Recipe is the perfect summer treat! It's cold and creamy and bursting with sweet & tangy mango flavor!
Ingredients
- 2 mangos, peeled and sliced (approximately 2 cups frozen)
- 1 (12 oz) can Mango Nectar
- 10-12 ounces ice
- 1 Tablespoon sugar or honey
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in blender.
- Blend until no large chunks appear.
- Pour in glasses and serve immediately.
Notes
- Using honey? If you use honey instead of sugar, melt it before adding it to the blender. This is important so it doesn't turn into a frozen blob when you mix it with the ice. Just dissolve it with 1 tablespoon of hot water before adding to the mix.
- Prep Time: 10
- Category: Drink
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Jeanie
Hi Rose, I'm in eastern Iowa and it's hot here too. Lots of humidity. I just came in from trying to water my flowers and I think I'm nearly as wet as they are. Mangos are one of my favorite fruits and this smoothie is very refreshing. Thanks for the post.
Rose
You're very welcome 🙂
Johnece M
Hi Rose, it's HOT here in Oklahoma too!!!! I also make a mango Iced Smoothie similar to yours but I freeze my mango so that I use less Ice and I do add the mango nectar and a little sugar but I also use a squeeze of lime and I also use Chamoy sauce and Tajin it's not to spicy but it gives the drink a sweet and zippy flavor!!!
Rose
YUM!!
Tijana
Your Smokey/wafles is sooooo cute,
Rose
Thank you!
Betty Critchlow
Your baby kitty is so cute. How old is it? Looks like it will have long hair. We have five babies. The oldest 4 are from the same liter. Someone took them to the local animal shelter. They were about 3 wks old. There Mom was hit by car. We went to the shelter looking for 1 kitten. Brought home 4 so they would have someone to feed and take care of them over the weekend. They would have died if we had not taken care them. We were suppose to take 3 back when they got big enough to be adopted. That was all most 4 yrs ago. We still have them all. Plus one that's about 9 months old. Someone dropped it off at our house.
Sorry I took so much of your time to tell you about our Kitties.
Thanks,
Betty Critchlow
Indiana