This easy Honey Mango Lemonade is the perfect refreshing drink on a hot summer day. Mix together this tropical beverage with just a few simple ingredients!
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About this Mango Lemonade recipe
The only way to survive those hot summer days is with an ice cold drink while you lounge next to the pool, am I right? This delicious easy mango lemonade recipe is definitely a summer staple.
Homemade lemonade has always been a favorite of mine, especially when its made boozy like my vodka lemonade. But sometimes a fun and fruity twist on that classic tart drink just hits the spot.
Mangos are super ripe during the summertime, which makes them really sweet. So, making a homemade simple syrup with fresh mango is the best way to sweeten a tasty lemonade.
This quick recipe is sure to be a favorite and will definitely be the star of the show at all summer BBQs. So next time you’re making some party snacks like air fryer mozzarella sticks or crispy chicken wings, whip up a batch of mango lemonade to go along with it!
More mango recipes: Mangonada • Mango Agua Fresca • Frozen Mango Daiquiri
Why you’ll love this recipe
Ice cold lemonade is easy to love! This quick and easy recipe is now a summer staple in our household:
- Mangoes are known to have loads of different health benefits and nutritional benefits. They are rich in vitamin C and antioxidants and they are even said to help digestion.
- Lemonade is the perfect make ahead drink for parties. Prep a big pitcher of it and store in the fridge until needed.
- This easy recipe is free of artificial flavors and colors. Only real food ingredients and delicious, ripe fruit!
Tools & glassware
You’ll need a few basic kitchen tools for this easy recipe. To make the syrup make sure you have a saucepan, a spoon to stir the ingredients, and a fine mesh strainer. You will also need some kind of airtight container to store the syrup.
To make the lemonade make sure you have a way to juice the lemons and you’ll need some measuring cups to properly measure each ingredient. Then mix everything up in your favorite large pitcher!
Ingredients
Mango lemonade is best when you make your own homemade honey mango syrup. There aren’t a whole lot of ingredients, but here is a list so that you can make sure you have everything on hand:
Honey mango syrup
- Diced mango: Can be frozen or fresh!
- Honey: Local is great, but whatever you choose make sure it’s pure honey.
- Water: Whatever is in your tap or what you like to cook with is great!
If you don’t want to use honey, you can use agave nectar or even white sugar. I find maple syrup too strong, but you could use that too. Just make sure you stir until the sugar has dissolved. It’s easiest to do this while the mixture is warm.
Mango lemonade
- Lemon juice: I highly suggest you use fresh lemon juice. It drastically changes the flavor and makes it taste so much better. Grab some extra lemons for garnishes, too!
- Honey mango syrup: I’ll show you how to make this, but if you prefer to buy mango syrup instead, go for it.
- Water: You’ll need more water for the lemonade. This time make sure it’s water you like to drink, whether it’s your tap water or filtered water.
Garnishes
Add a special touch to each glass of lemonade with a piece of fresh lemon, a dehydrated lemon slice or even a candied lemon slice!
Berry ice cubes and herb ice cubes would be a fun and fancy way to keep your glass of lemonade ice cold.
If you need a super quick garnish, then slice up a lemon or pull a few fresh mint leaves to add to each glass.
Substitutions & variations
I highly recommend using fresh mango — it always gives the best flavor. However, frozen diced mango will work as well.
Need to save some time? Feel free to use premade mango simple syrup instead of making your own. The end result won’t be near as tasty, but it will still be quite good!
You can change up the flavor of this beverage by using different simple syrups along with the mango. Strawberry simple syrup and peach simple syrup both pair beautifully with the mango. You can also simply add fresh berries into your pitcher of lemonade for a simple twist on the flavor.
Make this a boozy cocktail by adding a shot of rum, vodka or tequila to each glass of lemonade. Limoncello lemonade is so good too!
Instructions
Follow these simple steps to make the most delicious mango lemonade to get through those hot summer days:
In a medium saucepan, cook the mango chunks and water over medium-high heat until it reaches a boil.
Reduce the heat to low then cook for 15 more minutes, stirring occasionally. Once the mango is pulpy, remove from heat.
Pour the cooked mango and water through a fine-mesh strainer, then discard the mango pulp that is caught.
While the liquid is still hot, gently stir in the honey until the sugar dissolves, then set aside and let the mango simple syrup cool. You can stash it in the refrigerator for later if you want.
Once the syrup has cooled, combine the fresh lemon juice and 1 ½ cups of honey mango syrup in a large pitcher.
Slowly add the water and stir continuously until fully incorporated. For best results, refrigerate your mango lemonade until ready to serve.
Tips & tricks
While lemonade is super easy to make, check out these simple tips to ensure that your refreshing summer drink turns out absolutely perfect:
- Before serving, give your lemonade a taste test. Feel free to adjust the sweetness as needed.
- If you are serving this on an especially hot day, try to serve in insulated glasses and/or from an insulated pitcher. And make sure you don’t pour the drinks until you are ready to serve them.
- Fresh lemon juice is always the best bet when making homemade lemonade. You will need about 8-10 lemons in order to have enough juice for this recipe.
Food pairings
Pair this yummy mango lemonade with some fresh guacamole or mango pico de gallo and crispy homemade tortilla chips. It’s perfect with popcorn shrimp and yummy pulled pork tacos too.
I love to make some homemade pizza and breadsticks on the weekend with this mango lemonade too. And it’s so tasty with grilled shrimp when we decide to fire up the grill. Mango lemonade is just super versatile!
FAQ
Absolutely! Transfer leftovers to a pitcher that has a lid, or store in individual airtight containers. Refrigerate for up to a week. You can also pour leftover lemonade into an ice cube tray or popsicle molds and freeze for up to 3 months. When you’re ready to drink the lemonade, either toss the frozen cubes in a blender to make a slushy drink, or allow them to thaw in the fridge over night.
Yes you can turn lemonade into a boozy cocktail. Add a bit of rum, tequila, vodka, or another spirit to spike this mango lemonade.
More lemonade recipes
- Blueberry Lemonade
- Homemade Strawberry Lemonade
- Watermelon Lemonade
- Peach Lemonade (coming soon!)
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Mango Lemonade
ingredients
Honey Mango Syrup
- 2 cups diced mango fresh or frozen
- 2 cups water
- 1½ cup honey
Mango Lemonade
- 2 cups fresh lemon juice from about 8-10 lemons
- 1½ to 2 cups honey mango syrup to taste
- 4 cups water
instructions
- First, make the honey mango syrup. In a medium saucepan, cook mango and water over medium heat until it reaches a boil. Change the heat to low, and cook for 15 minutes more, stirring occasionally, until mango is pulpy. Remove from heat.
- Strain liquid through a fine-mesh strainer. Discard the solids. While still warm, stir in the honey until dissolved. Let cool.
- To make the lemonade, combine fresh lemon juice and 1 ½ cups of honey mango syrup in a pitcher. Stir in the water. Add more syrup, if you prefer a sweeter flavor. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
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