Mango Strawberry Lemonade Summer Bliss (Printable)
Vibrant blend of mango, strawberries, and lemon creates a refreshing chilled beverage perfect for summer days.
# 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 Base
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 Make It:
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 let cool to room temperature.
02 - Combine diced mango, halved strawberries, and fresh lemon juice in a blender. Process on high speed until completely smooth and no fruit chunks remain.
03 - Pour blended fruit mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a large pitcher, using a spoon to press through as much liquid as possible. Discard remaining pulp for a smoother texture.
04 - Add cooled simple syrup and 3 cups cold water to the strained fruit puree in the pitcher. Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are fully incorporated.
05 - Taste the lemonade and adjust sweetness by adding more syrup if needed, or add more water if too strong. Mix well after each adjustment.
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 Advice:
01 -
- The mango gives it this creamy, almost milk-like texture without any dairy at all
- Perfectly balances tangy lemon with natural fruit sweetness so it never feels cloying
02 -
- Straining the fruit puree is purely personal preference, but unstrained version will separate slightly as it sits
- The sweetness balance depends entirely on how ripe your fruit is, so always taste before serving
03 -
- Roll your lemons on the counter before juicing them, you will get significantly more juice that way
- Chill your pitcher and glasses in the freezer for ten minutes before serving for maximum refreshment