Mango Smoothie

A mango smoothie in Cambodia is often a simple, bright drink made with ripe fruit and plenty of ice. This version keeps that same easy spirit, blending sweet mango with a squeeze of lime and a splash of club soda for a light, refreshing finish.

You only need a blender and a few everyday ingredients. The result is a cold, sippable drink that works as a quick snack, a hot-weather cooler, or a sweet finish to a meal.

What You Need

This recipe uses fresh mango, lime or lemon juice, sugar syrup, ice, and club soda. Ripe mango does most of the flavor work, so choose one that feels slightly soft when you press it gently. The lime adds a clean, tart edge, and the club soda gives the smoothie a lighter texture than a thick fruit shake.

Equipment

• Blender: To blend the ice, mango, club soda, lime juice, and syrup into a smooth drink.
• Chef’s knife: To peel and dice the fresh mango.
• Cutting board: To safely cut the mango into pieces.
• Measuring cup: To measure the club soda, ice, and sugar syrup.
• Measuring spoons: To measure the lime or lemon juice.
• Citrus juicer (optional): To extract juice from the lime or lemon more easily.
• Tall glass: To serve the finished smoothie immediately.

How to Make Mango Smoothie

Step 1: Prepare the Mango

Peel the fresh mango and cut the flesh away from the pit. Dice the mango into rough chunks. If you are using a very ripe mango, the pieces will break down quickly in the blender.

Step 2: Blend the Ingredients

Put the ice cubes, club soda, diced mango, lime or lemon juice, and sugar syrup into the blender. Blend until the mixture is smooth and the ice is fully crushed. If the mango is not very sweet, taste the smoothie and add a little more syrup if needed.

Step 3: Serve Immediately

Pour the smoothie into a tall glass. Serve right away while it is still cold and freshly blended.

Cooking Tips

Use ripe mango for the best natural sweetness. A firm or underripe mango will give the drink a sharper, less sweet flavor, and you may need more syrup to balance it.

If your blender struggles with ice, crush the ice first or add the club soda gradually while blending. This helps the blades move freely and gives a smoother texture.

For a more pronounced citrus note, you can rub the rim of the glass with a cut lime before pouring. Keep the amount of lime juice modest, though, so it does not overpower the mango.

How to Serve

Serve the smoothie in a tall glass straight from the blender. It is best enjoyed immediately, while the ice is still crisp and the club soda is lightly fizzy. If you want to make it feel more like a Cambodian-style refreshment, pair it with a light snack or serve it alongside a dessert.

For more cold drink ideas, you can browse the Cambodian desserts and drinks category on CambodiaRecipe.

Frequently Asked Questions

Final Thoughts

This mango smoothie is at its best when the mango is ripe and the drink is served ice-cold. The lime keeps it from tasting flat, and the club soda gives it a light, easy texture. It is a simple drink to blend on a warm day, and it comes together quickly enough for a casual snack or a last-minute treat.

Mango Smoothie

5.0 from 1 vote

Course: SmoothieCuisine: CambodianDifficulty: Easy

Servings

2

servings

Prep time

10

minutes

Cooking time

0

minutes

Calories

290

kcal

Total time

10

minutes

A simple blended mango drink made with ripe mango, a squeeze of lime, sugar syrup, club soda, and ice. Light, cold, and easy to prepare in a blender.

Ingredients

• 2 cups ice cubes

• 1 cup club soda

• 1 fresh mango, peeled and diced

• ½ tablespoon fresh lime or lemon juice

• ½ cup sugar syrup

Directions

• Peel the mango and cut the flesh into rough chunks.
• Put the ice cubes, club soda, diced mango, lime or lemon juice, and sugar syrup into a blender.
• Blend until smooth and the ice is fully crushed.
• Taste and add more syrup if the mango is not sweet enough.
• Pour into a tall glass and serve immediately.

Equipment

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Recipe Notes

• Use ripe mango for the best natural sweetness. Adjust the syrup based on the sweetness of the fruit.

Nutrition Facts

• Serving Size: 1 g
• Total number of serves: 2
• Calories: 290kcal
• Fat: 0.4g
• Saturated Fat: 0.1g
• Sodium: 87mg
• Potassium: 233mg
• Carbohydrates: 77.4g
• Net Carbs: 75.7g
• Fiber: 1.7g
• Sugar: 75.9g
• Protein: 0.9g
• Vitamin A: 56mcg
• Vitamin C: 39.1mg
• Calcium: 36mg
• Iron: 3mg
• Vitamin E: 0.9mg
• Vitamin K: 4.4mcg
• Thiamin: 0.1mg
• Riboflavin: 0.1mg
• Niacin: 0.8mg
• Vitamin B6: 0.1mg
• Folate: 45.3mcg
• Pantothenic Acid: 0.2mg
• Phosphorus: 22mg
• Magnesium: 23mg
• Selenium: 1.2mcg
• Copper: 0.2mg
• Manganese: 0.1mg

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