This Mango Lemonade recipe cool, refreshing and is the perfect summer drink. Made using only 3 ingredients and no simple syrup!
This fresh mango lemonade is bright, golden, beautiful and citrusy. The flavors are brilliantly fresh, perfect for back porch swinging, back yard picnics, summer BBQs or give a tropical twist to your own neighborhood lemonade stand.
I like to add rum, tequila or vodka and turn this mango lemonade recipe into a refreshing summer cocktail too. You can even freeze the blended mixture so that making homemade mango lemonade is easy any time of year.
Looking for more recipes to make with fresh mangoes? Check out more mango recipes or mango mug cake recipe.
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Why you'll love it?
- Summer in a glass
- No need to make simple syrup
- Freezer friendly
- Non-alcoholic drink
- Fruity, sweet and tangy
Skip the simple syrup
Traditional lemonade recipes involve making a simple syrup and then waiting for it to cool. This involves planning ahead! This mango lemonade requires sugar to be blended along with mango, making it simple and easy!
Ingredients
Scroll down to the recipe card below for full information on ingredients and amounts.
- Mango - Select yellow or red colored fruits with no visible signs of green. It should feel very soft when pressed . A sweet fruit will not only make a tasty drink but also require less sugar.
- Lemons - Fresh lemons are essential for this recipe to get that great fresh squeezed taste.
- Sugar - White granulated sugar. Feel free to use raw honey, agave or coconut sugar are all great alternatives.
Substitutions & Variations
- Limeade - Replace lemon juice with lime juice for a true tropical twist!
- Sparkling - Use plain soda water instead of water.
- Spiked - Add a dash of rum, tequila, vodka or gin.
- Ginger - Blend a thin slice of fresh ginger along with the mango lemonade drink.
- Frosted - Just as this vanilla frosted lemonade is made by combining regular lemonade with vanilla ice cream, try experimenting by combining this lemonade with mango ice cream or sorbet.
How to make?
You can find full printable recipe below, but here is a quick overview of the procedure along with step-by-step photos.
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💡 How to dice a mango? Hold the fruit in one hand, stand it on the stem end on a cutting board, cut from the top of the fruit, down one side of the pit. Repeat with other side and you will end up with three pieces. Score the flesh with the tip of a pairing knife without going through the skin, and scoop the flesh with a spoon (Check out this short Youtube video that might be helpful on how to cut a mango).
How to serve?
Pour mango lemonade into a tall glass filled with ice. This bright, golden colored mango drink looks more beautiful topped with fresh mint leaves, frozen raspberries, fresh basil leaves or a slice of lemon.
If are planning to serve the mango lemonade for a party in a pitcher with ice, then reduce the water.
How to make ahead?
You can make this mango lemonade ahead of time and chill in the refrigerator until ready to use. It can be refrigerated for up to 3 days. It makes a tasty brunch drink like the iced coffee or strawberry lassi.
Freezing instructions
- Pour the prepared mango lemonade into popsicle molds to make homemade popsicles.
- Alternatively, you can freeze the concentrate from this recipe and save it to make homemade beverage, any time. Follow the recipe as instructed without adding any water. Pour the blended concentrate into ice cube trays or into freezer bags and freeze for up to a month. Pop one or two cubes into water for a quick single serve drink. This is great way to prep ahead for a get together.
Helpful tips
- Mangoes – Select sweet, ripe ones that are not fibrous.
- Sugar - Adjust depending on the sweetness of your mangoes.
- Water - The drink is slightly thick when blended due to the nature of the fruit. It gets diluted when served with ice.
- Best blender to use - We have had success with Vitamix or Nutri bullet for this recipe.
Recipe FAQs
The flavor of bottled juice is not like freshly squeezed. Plus, it often has additives and preservatives. So, go for the fresh citrus!
Squeezing a fruit efficiently to get all of the juice out of it will save time and money. To get the most juice, you can roll the fruit firmly back and forth on your countertop before you cut it in half. Squeeze with your hands or using a citrus press.
Don't add ice to your pitcher. Chill the drink without ice and then pour over ice just before serving. Another great way is to freeze the concentrate from this recipe and then add into a pitcher with water, which is a great way to keep it cold without watering down.
You can but we recommend using fresh ones. The frozen variety are generally not as ripe and sweet and the fresh fruits available in the peak of summer season.
More mango recipes to try
Mango Lemonade
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup chopped ripe mangoes
- ¼ cup lemon juice freshly squeezed
- ¼ cup + 2 tablespoons sugar or to taste
- 2 to 3 cups water
Instructions
- Add all ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth.
- Pour into a glass filled with ice cubes, garnish with fresh mint and enjoy!Tip: Use 2 cups water if serving with lots of ice and 2 ½ to 3 cups if serving with less ice
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional information, based on third-party calculations, should be seen as estimates, not guarantees, as various factors like product types, brands, processing methods, and more can alter the nutritional content in recipes.
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