Mango Lemonade
Make this easy and refreshing mango lemonade this summer! It’s a delicious nonalcoholic drink that kids and adults will love. Just blend the fresh mangoes with water, sugar, and citrus juice, and you’ll have some wonderful lemonade to enjoy.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 335kcal
Ingredients
- 3 cups fresh mango diced (about 3 large mangoes)
- 1 ¼ cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 cup water
- ⅓ cup freshly squeezed lime juice
Instructions
- Start by dicing the fresh mango. Turn it so one of the pointed ends is standing on the cutting board. Use a sharp knife to slice off the sides, leaving you with three pieces of fruit: one with the pit and two with the flesh.
- Score the two flesh pieces in a crosshatched pattern, being careful not to cut through the skin. Flip the flesh out so the piece resembles a hedgehog, then use the knife to cut the diced fruit off of the skin. Repeat with the other piece, then trim off as much flesh as possible from the pit.
- Place the diced mango in a blender, add the lemon juice and sugar, and puree until smooth.
- Add the water and lime juice and blend again until well mixed. Taste and adjust the amount of citrus juice, water, and sugar to your personal taste.
- Pour over ice, garnish with a sprig of fresh mint, and enjoy. Leftover lemonade can be refrigerated for up to 3 days, or frozen into a slushie.
Notes
- It's best to use mangoes that are ripe, but still slightly firm.
- Be sure to freshly squeeze the citrus juice for the best flavor. I like to use this citrus reamer to make the process quick and easy.
- Want to make this more fancy? Replace the water with plain or fruit-flavored sparkling water, and add it after all the ingredients have been pureed in the blender.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 335kcal | Carbohydrates: 87g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 6mg | Potassium: 296mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 81g | Vitamin A: 1353IU | Vitamin C: 75mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg
