Cocktails, Spirits
Indian mango season typically runs from late March to early July, with peak availability in April, May, and June. The timing can vary by region and variety, but one thing remains consistent: the excitement it brings.
Mango season is more than just a fruit harvest, it’s a deeply cultural and emotional moment, rooted in tradition, family, and nostalgia.
As our Principal Co-founder recalls:
For the uninitiated, the Alphonso is not just a mango. It’s THE mango. The king, the emperor, the exalted fruit of western India. Golden-skinned, sun-kissed, impossibly fragrant. The Alphonso is more memorable than fruit for those who grew up with it. And so, when mango season hits, even from 4,500 miles away, I can feel it in my bones.
They are talked about with reverence. “Not like these ones from the supermarket,” my father would say, waving at some pale imitation. “Proper mangoes, Alphonsos.” The name itself sounds regal, sun-drenched, rich with meaning.
In London, they arrive like a whisper; an Instagram story from a friend, a WhatsApp forwarded from a cousin: “Alphonso boxes available at Southall market!” There’s urgency in the message. These mangoes don’t linger. The season is cruelly short, and so, one weekend, we board the Tube and head to the market, heart full of expectation.
This was my initiation into the world of the Alphonso mango season. My father leading me and my siblings like ducklings through the flowing London crowds, searching for this hallowed fruit of the Homeland. Ever since my first quest for those magical mangoes I have been hooked. There is nothing quite like the fleeting experience of Alphonso mango season. As I spoon the last of the pulp from the stone, I know this moment won’t last. That next week, or maybe the one after, the crates will vanish. The messages will stop. The season will end, as suddenly as it began
Mangoes aren’t limited to food alone. At Maharaja Drinks, we've scoured India to source some of the finest mango drinks, offering a unique way to savour the sweetness long after the season ends.
Rhythm Winery Alphonso Mango Wine
This semi-sweet fruit wine captures the tropical essence of ripe Alphonso mangoes, with a fresh, fruity flavour and smooth wine finish. Made from 100% Alphonso mangoes and perfect with Indian and spicy cuisines, this light-bodied wine holds its own next to bold flavours without being overpowered. It also shines on its own, best served chilled between 8°C & 10°C.
Bartisans Indian Summer Cocktail Mixer
Fresh mango is paired with salt and chilli in this flavour-filled mixer from Bartisans. With apple cider vinegar and fresh coriander also in this blend, pair Indian Summer with a spirit of your choice for a spicy, tangy summer cocktail.
Indulge in the King of Fruit year-round with our collection of Mango drinks from India, and enjoy a refreshing twist on India’s most iconic fruit.
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