Hot Honey Mango Mocktail

This Hot Honey Mango Mocktail is a little sultry, a little spicy, and absolutely alcohol-free...and if you haven'y tried a mango and hot honey combination - this is your sign that it's time! Ripe mango combines with the sweet heat of spiced honey for a drink that feels far more indulgent and luscious than a non-alc drink really has any right to. 

I have a confession: up until very recently I thought hot honey was just honey that had been warmed up. Like, microwave-honey-for-10-seconds-on-high hot. I truly did not understand the hype. It wasn’t until I realized it’s honey infused with chiles that the lightbulb went off. I realized that gentle heat adds real depth and is exactly what so many mocktails are missing…which made me think of my Mango Mojito Mocktail. 

Mango is wildly underrated in the mocktail world, and its sweetness is the perfect complement for that slow burn of the hot honey. Unlike citrus or berries, ripe diced mango brings body and a naturally creamy mouthfeel that makes a drink feel lush instead of thin. Its sweetness softens the spice of the hot honey, while bright lime and refreshing coconut water keep everything balanced. Even better, it’s made right in the glass, so you get maximum flavor with minimal clean up.

Why You’ll Love This Mocktail

• Mango is an underrated ingredient in mocktails - it has a thicker texture than a lot of other fruit, creating a lovely creamy mouthfeel.
• Hot honey is incredible in mocktails because it offers some heat which can mimic the fume of alcohol. This heat also makes it a perfect mocktail for Cinco de Mayo.
• The sweetness of mango and the heat from the hot honey is the perfect pairing.
• The recipe is made right in the glass, saving time on washing up. I also get SO many requests for non-carbonated mocktails, and this mocktail is exactly that!

Equipment Needed

• Glassware
• Muddler
• Shaker
• Something to measure

Ingredients for your Hot Honey and Mango Mocktail

These are the base ingredients for the drink. Measurements and more garnish options are listed in the recipe card below.

Ripe mango (must be ripe!) - peeled and diced. You can also use defrosted frozen mango or 3 oz of mango nectar or puree (easily accessible in grocery stores).

Hot honey - you can make your own or purchase premade in the store. I also love using hot honey on everything from pizza to desserts!

Lime juice - use fresh juice to get the best flavor

Coconut water - adds a refreshing flavor and electrolytes. Look for one without added sugar and be sure to try my coconut water mocktail to use up any leftover!

Tajin - for rim of the glass

How to Make this Hot Honey Mocktail

1. Place diced mango pieces in a shaker and muddle well to break down.
2. Add the remaining drink ingredients and some ice to your shaker. Cover and shake well.

3. Rim a tumbler glass with the tajin, fill with ice, and strain the drink over ice. 
4. Garnish with an extra slice of mango, a chilli and/or edible flowers. 

Tips & Tricks

• The mango must, must, must be ripe, or it will not muddle well at all. If you’re concerned about lumps, you can use a stick blender or small food processor to blend the mango into a puree. You might need to add a little water to facilitate blending.
• Frozen mango can be used, just be sure it’s fully thawed before use.
• If you find the mango pieces get stuck in the shaker strainer, try using a small regular strainer to strain the mixture instead.

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I hope you love my hot honey mango mocktail as much as I do!