Sarasota's Mango Lemonade With a Kick |
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Prep Time: 300 Minutes Cook Time: 2 Minutes |
Ready In: 302 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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I love mango, and trust me ... when mangoes are in season, I have bags of them. And I love lemonade, so this is the perfect drink. Add some vodka or bourbon for the adults or just serve as is - it is a great refreshing drink for the spring and summer seasons. Light refreshing and can be served breakfast, lunch, dinner or after hours. Ingredients:
1/2 cup mango (approximately 1-1 1/2 large mangoes diced) |
2 cups fresh lemon juice |
8 cups club soda |
3 -4 in fresh ginger, rough chopped |
1 1/2 cups sugar |
1 cup water |
fresh mint |
1 lemon, sliced |
vodka |
bourbon |
Directions:
1. Simple Syrup - In a small sauce pan, add the water, sugar and ginger and bring to a boil. Reduce to medium low and simmer for 5 minutes to infuse the ginger flavor. Remove from the heat and refrigerate for at least 2-3 hours.
2. Puree - In a blender, add the mango, lemon juice and chilled simple syrup until smooth. Then add to a pitcher, and chill for another 2-3 hours until icy cold.
3. Serve - In the pitcher with the mango lemonade puree, add the club soda and mix well. To each glass, add ice and a few mint leaves (optional vodka or bourbon), top with the mango lemonade and garnish with a fresh lemon slice. Easy and refreshing.
4. For the adults: One (1) shot of either Vodka or Bourbon to each glass.
5. ENJOY!
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