Homemade Mango Lemonade
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My homemade mango lemonade is made from scratch with real fruit, not concentrate! It only takes a few minutes to bring together and is perfect for summer. We love enjoying it alongside lunch or a midday snack!
I love whipping up this lemonade during mango season. It’s so refreshing, especially on hot summer days!
I highly recommend enjoying it with a savory snack on the side. A few of my husband and I’s favorites are sourdough cheese straws and sourdough pretzel bites.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- A wholesome drink: it’s made from scratch without additives, dyes, or refined sugar
- Only 4 ingredients: you only need lemons, mangos, water, and cane sugar, nothing else!
- Made from real fruit: this lemonade is made with fresh mangos and lemons, never concentrate.
- Quick to whip up: it only takes 15 minutes to make this homemade drink!
Ingredients
- lemons: I like to use organic but regular lemons work really well
- raw cane sugar: you could also use coconut sugar or regular sugar if desired
- water: I just use water from the tap that’s been filtered through our LifeStraw pitcher
- mangos: make sure they’re ripe, they should be a little soft when you squeeze them
Tools You May Need
How to Make Mango Lemonade
Grab a pitcher you plan to serve this lemonade in and a small fine mesh strainer. Slice lemons in half and squeeze into the pitcher through the strainer to catch the seeds. (You can also squeeze lemons into a bowl then add juice to the pitcher after removing seeds.)
Add cane sugar to pitcher and stir until dissolved. Set aside.
Cut mangos, one at a time, into chunks by cutting the end with the stem off then the 2 cheeks and sides, discarding the seed. Score each piece into chunks removing them from the skin with your thumb or knife (watch my YouTube video tutorial for help).
Add mango chunks into a blender with 3 cups of water, blending on high for 30 seconds or until completely smooth. Pour mango juice into the pitcher (use a fine mesh strainer if you want it really smooth).
Add 2 cups of water to the pitcher, stir until combined and enjoy over ice! Best served after a few hours of chilling in the fridge. Stir before serving each time.
What to Serve with Mango Lemonade
This lemonade goes really well with snacks and meals! Here are a few of our favorites to go with it:
- Sourdough Ham and Cheese Crescent Ring
- Sourdough Southern Cheese Straws
- Feta Naan Pizza
- Soft Sourdough Pretzels
- Oven-Baked Buttermilk Fried Chicken Tenders
- Sourdough Jalapeno Cheddar Scones
My Tips
- Read the recipe before getting started so you know what to expect.
- Wait to make any adjustments until you’ve made it once.
- Strain the mango juice for the best texture.
- Use fresh mangos and lemons for the best taste.
How to Store
Store homemade lemonade in the fridge, covered or uncovered, for up to 5 days, although it’s best if enjoyed within 3 days.
Recipe FAQs
You’re more than welcome to use frozen mango, but it will make a mango lemonade slushie, not the regular lemonade consistency.
On YouTube, I have a video tutorial for this recipe and one by itself for cutting up a mango. I highly recommend watching one of those!
Sure! You’re more than welcome to use that as long as there aren’t any added sugars or ingredients besides lemon juice. You’ll need about 6-8 Tbsp of juice.
Yes! You can make it 2-3 days ahead. The flavor gets better after it chills, anyway.
More Homemade Drink Recipes
- Watermelon Lemonade
- Nonalcoholic Mint Julep Punch
- Watermelon Limeade
- Southern Peach Sweet Tea
- Tennessee Fruit Tea
- Iced Watermelon Tea
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Recipe
Homemade Mango Lemonade
Ingredients
- 2 lemons
- 1 cup raw cane sugar
- 5 cups water
- 3 mangos
Instructions
- Grab a pitcher you plan to serve this lemonade in and a small fine mesh strainer. Slice lemons in half and squeeze into the pitcher through the strainer to catch the seeds. (You can also squeeze lemons into a bowl then add juice to the pitcher after removing seeds.)
- Add cane sugar to pitcher and stir until dissolved. Set aside.
- Cut mangos, one at a time, into chunks by cutting the end with the stem off then the 2 cheeks and sides, discarding the seed. Score each piece into chunks removing them from the skin with your thumb or knife (watch my YouTube video tutorial for help).
- Add mango chunks into a blender with 3 cups of water, blending on high for 30 seconds or until completely smooth.
- Pour mango juice into the pitcher (use a fine mesh strainer if you want it really smooth).
- Add 2 cups of water to the pitcher, stir until combined and enjoy over ice! Best served after a few hours of chilling in the fridge. Stir before serving each time.
This Mango lemonade was so delicious on this hot muggy day!!
This recipe will be great for any occasion to give a delicious beverage to drink to the guest and my family.
It’s so easy to make and doesn’t cost a lot. Plus I can control the sugar.
So glad you enjoyed this recipe!! It’s perfect for hosting especially during summer! Thanks so much for your support!