Mango Strawberry Lemonade Summer Bliss (Printable)
Vibrant blend of mango, strawberries, and fresh lemon juice creates the ultimate summer refresher.
# What You Need:
→ Fruits
01 - 1 cup fresh mango, peeled and diced
02 - 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
→ Citrus
03 - 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 3-4 lemons)
→ Sweetener
04 - 1/4 cup sugar (adjust to taste)
05 - 1/2 cup water (for simple syrup)
→ Liquid
06 - 3 cups cold water
07 - Ice cubes, as needed
→ Garnish
08 - Fresh mint leaves
09 - Strawberry and mango slices
10 - Lemon wheels
# How-To:
01 - Heat 1/2 cup water and 1/4 cup sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly until sugar completely dissolves. Remove from heat and allow to cool to room temperature.
02 - Combine diced mango, halved strawberries, and freshly squeezed lemon juice in a blender. Process on high speed until completely smooth and no fruit chunks remain.
03 - Pour the fruit puree through a fine mesh sieve into a large pitcher, using a spatula to press through as much liquid as possible. Discard the remaining pulp for a smoother consistency.
04 - Add the cooled simple syrup and 3 cups cold water to the strained fruit puree in the pitcher. Stir thoroughly until all components are fully incorporated.
05 - Taste the lemonade and adjust sweetness by adding more simple syrup if needed, or dilute with additional water for a lighter flavor profile.
06 - Fill glasses with ice cubes, pour lemonade over ice, and garnish with fresh mint leaves, strawberry slices, mango pieces, and lemon wheels. Serve immediately while cold.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The mango brings this creamy sweetness that balances perfectly with the bright strawberries
- It takes ten minutes from start to finish and tastes like something from a fancy juice bar
02 -
- Room temperature fruit blends better than cold fruit straight from the fridge
- The simple syrup is worth the five minutes it takes because sugar does not dissolve well in cold liquid
03 -
- Agave or honey works if you want to avoid refined sugar but start with less since they are sweeter
- Frozen fruit makes this drink frosty and thick almost like a smoothie which is amazing on really hot days