Mango Strawberry Lemonade Summer Bliss (Print Version)
A vibrant fruity blend of mango and strawberries for cooling summer refreshment.
# 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
08 - Fresh mint leaves
09 - Strawberry and mango slices
10 - Lemon wheels
# How to Cook:
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 before using.
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, approximately 1-2 minutes.
03 - Pour fruit puree through a fine mesh sieve into a large pitcher, using a spoon to press liquid through and discard solids for a smoother texture. Skip this step if you prefer a thicker consistency.
04 - Add cooled simple syrup (or alternative sweetener) 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 add more sweetener or water as needed to achieve your preferred balance of sweetness and tartness.
06 - Fill glasses with ice cubes, pour lemonade over ice, and garnish with fresh mint leaves and additional fruit slices. Serve immediately while chilled.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The natural fruit sweetness means you can cut back on sugar without sacrificing flavor
- It comes together in ten minutes flat, perfect for unexpected summer guests
02 -
- Room temperature fruit blends more smoothly than cold fruit straight from the refrigerator
- The lemonade separates if it sits too long, so give it a quick stir before pouring each glass
03 -
- Make the fruit puree the night before and keep it refrigerated for even faster assembly
- Use slightly underripe strawberries if your mangoes are very sweet to balance the flavors