Mango Strawberry Lemonade (Printable Version)

Cool down with fruity mango and strawberry blended into fresh lemonade

# What You 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. Serve immediately for a chilled, refreshing treat.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The mango gives it this gorgeous velvety body that most lemonades just dont have
  • Strawberries add this bright sweetness that balances the lemons without needing much sugar
  • It comes together in ten minutes flat but looks like something from a fancy café
02 -
  • Mangoes vary wildly in sweetness depending on the variety, so always taste your fruit before you start blending
  • The lemonade separates if it sits too long, just give it a quick stir and it comes right back together
  • Using frozen fruit instead of fresh turns this into more of a slushie, which is actually amazing on really brutal afternoons
03 -
  • Chill your pitcher in the freezer for 15 minutes before pouring the lemonade in, it stays colder much longer
  • If the mango is hard to peel, cut a thin slice off the bottom so it stands steady, then use a glass to slide the skin right off
  • Roll your lemons on the counter before cutting them, youll get significantly more juice with the same effort

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