Description
A zesty tropical fusion beverage blending ripe mango and fresh lemons with sweet simple syrup. Infused with Caribbean and Indian influences, this halal, non-alcoholic drink is refreshing and family-friendly, perfect for warm days or tropical meals.
Ingredients
Water
White sugar
Lemons
Mango chunks
Instructions
Combine 1 ½ cups sugar and 1 ½ cups water in a saucepan
Heat over medium-high until the mixture nears boiling point (180°F)
Stir intermittently until sugar dissolves completely
Let syrup cool in a heatproof container
Blend 2 cups mango chunks with ½ cup water until smooth
Strain the mixture if using peeled mango
Combine lemon juice, mango purée, and cooled syrup in a pitcher
Add 3.5 cups cold water to dilute
Serve chilled with additional ice or water if preferred
Notes
Freeze syrup and mango purée for later use
For darker flavor, substitute white sugar with coconut or maple syrup
Adjust water amounts when scaling to maintain flavor intensity
Use organic lemons for reduced bitterness
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Drink
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Tropical fusion (Caribbean and Indian inspired)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg