Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of summer with this exquisite Fresh Mango Lemonade. This refreshing drink captures the essence of tropical sunshine, blending sweet, juicy mangoes with the zesty brightness of freshly squeezed lemons. Perfect for any warm-weather gathering, this easy-to-make beverage will elevate your picnics, barbecues, or simply a relaxing afternoon on the porch. With just four simple ingredients and a few effortless steps, you can craft a homemade delight that’s sure to impress friends and family alike. Let each sip transport you to a sun-soaked paradise—refreshing, invigorating, and utterly delightful!
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 ½ – 6 ½ cups water (divided)
- 1 ½ cups white sugar
- 1 ½ cups freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 8–10 lemons)
- 2 cups mango chunks (fresh or thawed from frozen)
Instructions
- Make simple syrup: In a small saucepan, combine 1 ½ cups sugar with 1 ½ cups water over medium heat. Stir until dissolved and let cool.
- Purée mango: Blend 2 cups of mango chunks with ½ cup of water until smooth.
- Squeeze lemons: Extract juice from about 8-10 lemons to yield approximately 1 ½ cups.
- Mix all ingredients: In a large pitcher, combine the cooled simple syrup, lemon juice, and mango purée. Gradually stir in approximately 3 ½ cups cold water to taste.
- Chill: Cover the pitcher and refrigerate for at least one hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
