Pepinada and Mangonada Drinks

Pepinada 

Pepinada comes from the words “pepino (cucumber)” and “Chamoyada (flavored with chamoy).” Yes, our creativity shines when it comes to naming food or drinks. Pepinada is a frozen drink flavored with cucumber, lime, and sugar. Then, it’s combined with chamoy, tajin, and cucumber. In fact, I like to add diced kiwi because of it’s mixed banana, strawberry, pineapple tones. Together, it sure does taste like Mexico in a cup. 

Mangonada 

Mangonada, chamoyada, chamangos are the few names given to this frozen drink. It is mango sorbet paired with chamoy. There are many ways to make it. But the most popular one has to be mango sorbet with chamoy, and tajin. Then, topped with a tamarind candy stick. Its a celebration of flavors and there is no doubt mangos and chamoy were meant for each other. So delicious!

What is Chamoy?

Chamoy is a condiment sauce used all over Mexico. It’s used to top chips, fruit cups, frozen desserts, agua frescas. If that wasn’t enough, a ton of Mexican candy is flavored with chamoy. This sauce is a sensation! packed with sweet, salty, sour, spicy tones for an explosion of flavors. 

What is Tajin?

Tajin is a mixture of lime, salt, and chili powder. In fact, Tajin is simply the brand name. But, I guess the name was well though out because it stuck around. There are many brands to choose from and so many ways to use this precious powder combination. This mix can be sprinkled over chips, fruit cups, agua frescas, candy and much more. Oh! try it on fresh watermelon, its incredible!

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Pepinada and Mangonada Drinks

Recipe by Villa Cocina

5.0 from 1 vote

Course: DrinksCuisine: MexicanDifficulty: Easy

Servings

1

servings

Prep time

15

minutes

Mangonada and pepinada are two very similar frozen drinks. Depending on the drink, a flavored sorbet is paired with chamoy, tajin and fruit to create a burst of flavor. It’s a celebration of flavors and there is no doubt mangos, cucumbers and chamoy were meant for each other. So delicious!

Ingredients

• ➤ Pepinada

• Servings: 1

• 1 ea large cucumber

• 2 TBSP lime juice (1 lime)

• To taste sugar

• 1 cup ice

• 1/4 cup water 

• Layers/Toppings 

• Chamoy and Tajin

• Cucumber, diced 

• Kiwi, peeled and diced 

• Lime slice 

• Tamarind candy (optional)

• Straw 

• ➤ Mangonada

• Servings: 1

• 8 oz frozen mango chunks  

• 2 TBSP Lime juice (1 lime)

• To taste sugar

• 1/2 cup Ice

• 3/4 cup cold water  

• Layers/Toppings

• Chamoy and Tajin

• Mango, diced (not frozen)

• Lime slice 

• Tamarind candy (Optional)

• Straw 

Directions

• ➤ Pepinada
• Prep and freeze the cucumber: Peel and cut the ends of the cucumber. Remove the seeds and slice. Store in a zip lock bag and place in the freezer for a few hours until complete frozen. 
• Prepare the drink: Combined the frozen cucumber, lime juice, sugar, ice, and water in a blender. Process until completely smooth (slushy consistency.) Add more water to loosen it up, if the blender has a hard time breaking down the ice. 
• Serve: Dip the rim of the glass you are using through chamoy and tajin. Drizzle the inside with chamoy. Then, spoon in diced cucumber, and kiwi. Pour in the blended mix. Stop halfway and make another cucumber and kiwi layer. Fill the glass with the blended mix, top with more cucumber and kiwi. Drizzle chamoy and sprinkled tajin. If you decide to add the tamarind candy, insert on the side. Garnish with the slice of lime. Feel free to spoon out the fruit as you zip away. Enjoy!
• ➤ Mangonada
• Prepare the drink: Combined the frozen mango chunks, lime juice, sugar, ice, and water in a blender. Process until completely smooth (slushy consistency.) Add more water to loosen it up, if the blender has a hard time breaking down the ice. 
• Serve: Dip the rim of the glass through chamoy and tajin. Drizzle the inside with chamoy. Spoon in diced mango. Pour in the blended mix. Stop halfway and make another mango layer. Fill the glass with the blended mix, top with mango. Drizzle chamoy and sprinkled tajin. If you decide to add the tamarind candy, insert on the side.Garnish with the slice of lime. Feel free to use a spoon or straw. Enjoy!