Jamaica has a bounty of fresh fruits growing on the island, which come into season throughout the year and none is more highly anticipated than Mango Season! This recipe for Mango Punch is quick and easy and makes a delicious and satisfying tropical drink to be enjoyed at any time of the day.
Jamaican Mango
Mangoes are readily available in many different varieties in Jamaica, with the most popular being Julie Mango, East Indian Mango and Bombay Mango. Which are prized for their smooth and succulent flesh, which is easily removed from the seed. However, the ‘stringy’ varieties of Mango shouldn’t be overlooked, as despite the fibrous strands, they have excellent taste and sweetness and once blended the strings are blitzed into a smooth and delicious smoothie-like drink.
Did you know that Mango contains special enzymes that prepares the stomach and aids in the digestion of food? So drink up a glass of Mango Punch before every mealtime for great gut health too!
Jamaican Mango Punch Recipe
This quick and easy Jamaican Mango Punch Recipe will bring your taste buds straight to the Caribbean!
You Will Need:
- A sharp knife
- A blender
- A chopping board
- A bowl
Ingredients:
- 2 lb sweet Mangoes – preferably Julie Mango or East Indian Mango
- 1/2 litre of ice cold water / or just ice
Method:
- First wash your hands and get all of your ingredients and tools ready
- Peel the skin from the Mango and remove any imperfections from the flesh
- Cut the flesh from the seed
- Add Mango flesh and ice cold water to the blender
- Blend until smooth
- Serve in a tall glass
- Enjoy!
- If your Mangoes aren’t sweet enough you can always add a little sugar or maple / agarve syrup to taste…
Makes 1 and 1/4 litres of Jamaican Mango Punch
