Mango Lemonade
This cool and refreshing Mango Lemonade is simply the best summer drink! Mango and lemon is such a delicious combination. For this homemade lemonade we are blending frozen mango with freshly squeezed lemon juice, water and sugar then serving it over ice! It’s sweet, slightly tart and perfectly full of tropical mango flavor!
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Homemade mango lemonade is a delicious drink that you *need* to run and make if you are a mango and lemonade lover. You’ll love the fact that you don’t need to make a simple syrup first and that everything comes together inside a blender.
It has a bright and fresh lemon flavor from freshly squeezed lemon juice and a good amount of mango flavor. Serve it over ice at your next summer cookout or potluck alongside this Fried Chicken Sandwich with Coleslaw.
Recipe Ingredients
Mango – I used frozen mango chunks but fresh mango would taste probably even better! Use 2 large mangos is using fresh.
Lemon – Freshly squeezed lemon juice will be the best for homemade lemonade. It has a fresher brighter flavor than store-bought with a nice tanginess! You’ll need about 5 – 6 large lemons. We love to use this manual citrus juicer whenever we are squeezing a large amount of lemons.
Sugar – I used cane sugar but white granulated sugar is perfect too. Feel free to adjust the sweetness of your lemonade based on your personal sweetness level and depending on sweet your mangos are. Use a couple tablespoons of local, raw honey instead for a healthier alternative.
Water – Cold, filtered water is the best. You’ll also need ice for serving!
How to Make Mango Lemonade without a Simple Syrup
All ingredients, measurements, and instructions are in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- Blend your thawed mangos with 1 cup of water and the granulated sugar until smooth. Next transfer that into a pitcher with the rest of the water and freshly squeezed lemon juice.
- Stir to combine everything and enjoy over ice!
Variations
Add other fruits like strawberries, peaches, or pineapple to give this mango lemonade a different flavor.
Use freshly squeezed lime juice instead of lemon juice to make delicious mango limeade!
Tips and Tricks
- Strain the mango puree. If your puree has some chunks in it, it might be a good idea to strain it before serving.
- Adjust the sweetness level. I used ¾ cup of sugar for this lemonade but try using ½ cup if you want a tangier lemonade or if your mangos are sweet enough for your liking.
- Make a simple syrup. For most lemonde recipes you make a simple syrup by heating an equal amount of sugar and water on the stove so that it dissolves, then it cools then you can mix with the rest of the ingredients. I always like to skip this step but it’s helpful to ensure that the sugar is completely dissolved before serving.
What to serve with mango lemonade?
Mango lemonade is the best refreshing drink to serve during any summer BBQ or cookout. Try it with some of these family favorite recipes!
- Fried Chicken Without Buttermilk
- Fried Chicken Sandwich with Homemade Coleslaw
- Creamy Homemade Coleslaw with Homemade Dressing
- Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Wings with Homemade BBQ Sauce
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Mango Lemonade
Equipment
- Blender
Ingredients
- 2 cups frozen mango chunks or 2 large, ripe mangos peeled and cut into chunks
- 3 cups water divided
- ¾ cup granulated sugar or to your liking
- 1 cup lemon juice freshly squeezed about 5 – 6 large lemons
- Ice for serving
Instructions
- If using frozen mango chunks allow it to thaw for at least 30 minutes so it will be soft enough to blend.
- Into a blender, add thawed mango chunks, 1 cup of water, and sugar then blend until smooth. Pour into a pitcher along with the remaining 2 cups of water and lemon juice. (If there are chunks of mango in your lemonade feel free to strain them out if you like).
- Stir before serving with ice. Enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
All nutrition information is automatically generated and should be only used as a rough estimate. This recipe card may contain affiliate links.
