Mango Strawberry Lemonade Summer Bliss (Printer-Friendly)
Vibrant blend of mango and strawberries creates a cooling summer beverage.
# 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 It:
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.
02 - In a blender, combine mango, strawberries, and lemon juice. Blend until smooth.
03 - Strain the fruit puree through a fine mesh sieve into a pitcher for a smoother lemonade (optional).
04 - Add the simple syrup (or sweetener of choice) and 3 cups cold water to the pitcher. Stir well.
05 - Taste and adjust sweetness or water for your preferred flavor balance.
06 - Add ice cubes, stir, and garnish with fresh mint and fruit slices if desired.
07 - Serve immediately for a chilled, refreshing treat.
# Helpful Hints:
01 -
- The fruit does all the heavy lifting, no artificial syrups needed
- It comes together in literally ten minutes, including cleanup
02 -
- Room temperature fruit blends faster than frozen, no need to defrost completely
- The simple syrup keeps in the fridge for two weeks, make extra for iced coffee
03 -
- If you only have frozen fruit, reduce the water by 1/4 cup since ice melt adds liquid
- A splash of vanilla extract (1/4 teaspoon) makes it taste like a mango smoothie