Mango Passion Fruit Cooler
A vibrant tropical mocktail that combines creamy mango puree with tangy passion fruit juice, brightened with fresh lime and topped with sparkling water. This chilled drink is naturally sweet, refreshing, and perfect for summer gatherings or a quick pick-me-up.
- Prep
- 8 min
- Cook
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- Wait
- 5 min
- Total
- 13 min
- Makes
- 2 drinks (about 10 oz / 300 ml each)
Steps
Before you start
- Chill two glasses in the freezer for at least 5 minutes
- Have ice on hand
- Use chilled sparkling water straight from the fridge
Chill the glasses
- Place two 12–14 oz (350–400 ml) glasses in the freezer for at least 5 minutes, or fill them with ice and let sit while you prepare the drink base.
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Ready when: Glasses are frosted and very cold to touch
Tip: Cold glasses prevent the drink from warming up too quickly
Mix the base
- In a large measuring cup or pitcher, whisk together the mango puree (¾ cup / 180 ml) and passion fruit juice (½ cup / 120 ml) until fully blended.
- Stir in the fresh lime juice (3 tablespoons / 45 ml).
- The mixture should be smooth, vibrant orange-pink, and homogeneous.
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Ready when: Base is smooth with no streaks of unmixed puree
Tip: Use room-temperature mango puree so it blends smoothly with the juice
Fill glasses with ice
- Remove the chilled glasses from the freezer.
- Fill each glass with about ¾ cup (100 g) of ice cubes, leaving about 1 inch (2.5 cm) of space at the top.
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Ready when: Each glass is three-quarters full of ice
Tip: Don't overfill with ice—you need room for the drink and topper
Pour the mango-passion fruit base
- Divide the mango-passion fruit mixture evenly between the two glasses, pouring it over the ice.
- Pour slowly so the mixture distributes evenly and the ice doesn't crack.
- Each glass should receive about 6 oz (180 ml) of the base mixture.
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Ready when: Base reaches about halfway up the glass
Tip: Pour slowly to avoid splashing and to let the drink settle evenly
Top with sparkling water
- Top each glass with ½ cup (120 ml) of ice-cold sparkling water.
- Stir gently with a bar spoon or long spoon for about 10 seconds to distribute the carbonation and blend the flavors slightly without losing fizz.
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Ready when: Drink is bubbly, light orange-pink, and well-mixed
Tip: Add sparkling water last and stir gently to preserve the carbonation
Garnish and serve
- Drop a lime wedge or thin lime slice into each glass.
- Serve immediately while cold and fizzy.
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Ready when: Garnish floats on top and drink is ready to enjoy
Tip: Serve immediately—do not let it sit more than a minute before drinking
Good to know
Tips
- For frozen mango puree, thaw it to room temperature first so it blends smoothly with the juices instead of forming clumps.
- If using fresh passion fruit, cut the fruit in half, scoop the pulp into a fine-mesh strainer, and press gently to extract the juice—discard the seeds and skin.
- Make double the base mixture (without sparkling water) and store it for easy entertaining throughout the week.
- For a creamier version, add 2–3 tablespoons (30–45 ml) of coconut milk or coconut cream to the base mixture.
Make ahead
You can prepare the mango-passion fruit base up to 8 hours ahead and store it in the refrigerator in a sealed container. Keep the sparkling water chilled separately and combine when serving for maximum fizz.
Storage & reheating
Best served immediately. If you have leftover base (no sparkling water), store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. The drink does not freeze well due to the carbonation and delicate fruit flavors.
Substitutions
- ripe mango puree, smooth → 1 cup (240 ml) fresh mango chunks blended until completely smooth. Use ripe, sweet mango for best flavor. Blend in a food processor until no lumps remain, then strain if you prefer an even smoother consistency.
- passion fruit juice, fresh or bottled → ½ cup (120 ml) guava juice or pineapple juice. The drink will be slightly less tart but still tropical and delicious. Use quality bottled juice for consistency.
- fresh lime juice → 2–3 tablespoons (30–45 ml) fresh lemon juice. Lemon is milder than lime, so use the higher amount. The drink will be less bright but still refreshing.
- sparkling water, chilled → club soda or seltzer water. These have a neutral taste and will work identically to sparkling water.
