Description
Quench your thirst this summer with our refreshing Fresh Mango Lemonade! This vibrant beverage combines the rich sweetness of ripe mango purée and the zesty brightness of freshly squeezed lemon juice, offering a tropical twist on a classic drink. Perfect for picnics, barbecues, or just lounging by the pool, this easy recipe requires only four simple ingredients and can be whipped up in just 20 minutes. Whether you’re hosting friends or enjoying a quiet afternoon, this homemade lemonade will keep you cool and satisfied all season long.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 ½ to 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 frozen)
Instructions
- Prepare the simple syrup by combining 1 ½ cups sugar and 1 ½ cups water in a small saucepan. Heat until nearly boiling, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Allow it to cool.
- In a blender, purée 2 cups of mango chunks with ½ cup of water until smooth.
- In a pitcher, mix the cooled simple syrup, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and mango purée. Add the remaining water (3 ½ cups) and stir well.
- Taste and adjust sweetness or dilution as needed before refrigerating until chilled.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg