Description
Refreshing mango lemonade brings sunshine to your glass with tropical sweetness and zesty citrus notes. Summer’s perfect cool companion blends ripe mangoes and tangy lemons, promising pure liquid happiness you’ll savor sip by sip.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Fruits:
- 2 ripe mangoes (or enough to make 1 cup mango pulp)
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
Sweetener:
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup water (for simple syrup)
Serving Base:
- 2 cups chilled water
- Ice (as needed)
Instructions
- Craft a fragrant sugar syrup by melting granulated sweetener with water in a small saucepan over gentle warmth, stirring consistently until completely transparent and dissolved.
- Allow the syrup to cool completely, transforming into a silky liquid base for the refreshing beverage.
- Carefully slice ripe mangoes, extracting their golden flesh and discarding the tough pit and fibrous skin.
- Pulverize the mango chunks in a blender or food processor until achieving a velvety, smooth consistency.
- Select a spacious pitcher and combine the luscious mango puree with zesty freshly squeezed lemon juice and the prepared sugar syrup.
- Pour chilled water into the mixture, whisking thoroughly to ensure all ingredients integrate harmoniously.
- Fill serving glasses with ice cubes to create a frosty foundation for the vibrant drink.
- Gently cascade the mango lemonade into the prepared glasses, leaving a small margin at the top.
- Elevate the presentation by adorning each glass with delicate lemon or lime slices and sprigs of aromatic mint leaves.
- Serve immediately, offering a tantalizingly cool and tropical beverage perfect for warm days.
Notes
- Craft this refreshing summer drink in just 20 minutes with minimal kitchen equipment.
- Choose ripe, sweet mangoes for the most vibrant and intense tropical flavor profile.
- Homemade simple syrup ensures perfect sweetness and allows complete control over sugar levels.
- Chill glasses beforehand to keep the lemonade cool and maintain its crisp, thirst-quenching quality.
- Swap regular water with sparkling water for an effervescent twist that elevates the entire beverage.
- Store any leftover mango lemonade in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Global
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 38 g
- Sodium: 0 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg