Mango Strawberry Lemonade Summer Bliss (Print View)
Vibrant blend of mango and strawberries with fresh lemon juice
# What You'll 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, optional)
→ Liquid
06 - 3 cups cold water
07 - Ice cubes, as needed
→ Garnish (optional)
08 - Fresh mint leaves
09 - Strawberry and mango slices
10 - Lemon wheels
# How to Make:
01 - If using sugar, prepare a simple syrup by heating 1/2 cup water and 1/4 cup sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Let cool completely.
02 - Combine mango, strawberries, and lemon juice in a blender. Blend until completely smooth and no fruit chunks remain.
03 - Pour the fruit puree through a fine mesh sieve into a pitcher to remove seeds and pulp for a smoother texture. This step is optional but recommended.
04 - Add the cooled simple syrup (or sweetener of choice) and 3 cups cold water to the pitcher with the fruit puree. Stir thoroughly to incorporate all ingredients.
05 - Taste the lemonade and adjust sweetness by adding more sweetener if needed, or add more water if the flavor is too intense.
06 - Fill glasses with ice cubes, pour the lemonade over ice, and stir. Garnish with fresh mint leaves and additional fruit slices if desired. Serve immediately.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The mango adds this incredible creaminess that balances the sharp lemon perfectly
- It comes together in ten minutes flat and looks impressive in the glass
02 -
- Overripe fruit actually works best here since the sugars are more concentrated
- The lemonade will separate if it sits too long, so give it a good stir before serving
03 -
- Make a big batch of simple syrup and keep it in the fridge for instant lemonade all week
- Freeze lemon juice in ice cube trays to use when fresh lemons are not in season