Let’s be honest, mango season is truly the best time of year. We love the sights of South Florida trees practically overflowing with the bright, juicy fruit. Even better, so many of our local establishments are always quick to celebrate the harvest and serve delicious mango-forward dishes and cocktails!
Whether you’re craving a tropical-infused pastry to start your morning or looking to cool off with a perfectly spiced mango margarita, these are some of Miami’s top spots bringing both the sweet and the heat this season.
Aguachile de Camarón con Mango Fresco at KoKo by Bakan
This Coconut Grove hotspot is serving up summer on a plate with its Aguachile de Camarón con Mango Fresco. The marisquería cocktail combines fresh shrimp, lime, cilantro, pumpkin seeds and bell peppers, topped with bites of juicy mango. It’s a colorful and refreshing dish perfect for beating the heat.
The Queen of Collins at Faena’s Living Room
Make your way to The Living Room at Faena for your new favorite tropical cocktail. The mouthwatering Queen of Collins mixes Santa Teresa 1796 Rum and Giffard Caribbean Pineapple Liquor with mango purée, fresh-pressed lime juice and a hint of cinnamon.
Vicky Bakery’s first-ever Mango Summer menu
Take the Cuban route this mango season at Vicky Bakery, which is debuting its first Mango Summer menu on June 1 for a limited 45-day run (while supplies last). This lineup goes all out with both sweet and savory creations like mango pastelitos, a mango refresquito with cold foam, mango milk cake, arroz con mango cups, chicken mango pico sandwich and pork mango pico platico.
Mango Petacon Margarita at Bakan
Wynwood’s agave paradise, Bakan, is honoring the King of Fruit with the Mango Petacon Margarita. Crafted with your choice of tequila or mezcal, this cocktail blends mango purée with mint triple sec, simple syrup and fresh lime juice for a flavorful, perfectly balanced sip.
Sunburnt on South Beach at Watr at 1 Rooftop
Prefer a zero-proof option and breezy afternoon lounging? Head up to Watr at 1 Rooftop for the Sunburnt on South Beach, a hydrating mocktail bringing together coconut water, mango, lime, mint and Fever-Tree soda.
Pura Vida’s Coco Loco Bowl and Probiotic Yogurt
Everyone knows that coconut and mango make for a classic tropical pairing! Pura Vida has partnered with viral brand Coconut Cult to drop the Coco Loco Bowl, which consists of the new ‘Miami Coco Loco’ probiotic yogurt, mango, pineapple, passion fruit, blue spirulina and banana, topped with kiwi, blueberry, hemp seeds, shaved coconut and vegan gluten-free granola.
Helios Heat at Avra Estiatorio
If you like a cocktail with complexity, Helios Heat hits all the right notes. This bold cocktail balances smoky, sweet and spicy flavors by combining Creyente Mezcal, Diplomático Rum and spicy mango.
Tropical Margarita at STK
Level up your weekend brunch with STK’s Tropical Margarita, available at both its Aventura and South Beach locations. Transporting you straight to the tropics with every sip, it features Lalo blanco tequila, fresh lime, pineapple and Reàl mango for a sun-drenched twist on a classic.
Spicy Mango Margarita at Rocco’s Tacos
Over in Fort Lauderdale, Rocco’s is turning up the heat with a punchy twist on the classic spicy margarita. This vibrant cocktail is made with Ghost Tequila, real mango puree and sour mix for a refreshing kick.
