Creamy Mango Lemonade Recipe
This creamy mango lemonade is made with fresh mango, sweetened condensed milk, lemon juice, and ice for a refreshing tropical drink. Easy summer pitcher drink perfect for cookouts and gatherings.
Servings: 6 servings
Equipment
Ingredients
Creamy Mango Mixture
- 2 cups fresh mango diced (or thawed frozen mango)*
- ½ cup half-and-half plus more for blending consistency
- 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
Lemonade Base
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice about 6-8 lemons
- 2½ cups water
- Ice
- fresh mango chunks and lemon wedges for topping
Instructions
- Add mango, half-and-half, and sweetened condensed milk to a blender.
- Blend until smooth and creamy. Add additional half-and-half if needed until the mixture is thick but pourable.
- Reserve a small amount of the mango mixture for topping the lemonade glasses, if desired.
- Pour the remaining mango mixture into an 80-ounce pitcher.
- Add lemon juice and water, then stir until combined until it comes together into a creamy texture.
- Fill the pitcher with ice and top with fresh mango chunks.
- Serve immediately over ice.
Notes
Fresh or frozen mango works. Fresh mango will provide the smoothest texture, but thawed frozen mango is a convenient substitute. Using frozen mango directly will create a thicker consistency and will require more liquid. I'd recommend adding the lemon juice directly into the blender as well.
Adjust the consistency. If your blended mango mixture is too thick, add a splash of half-and-half until it reaches a smooth, pourable texture.
Use fresh lemon juice. Freshly squeezed lemon juice gives this drink the brightest flavor and balances the sweetness.
Reserving some of the creamy mango mixture makes each glass look extra special when spooned on top before serving.
Don't use ice directly in the pitcher if you plan to store leftovers in the fridge. It's better to serve into glasses of ice. Any leftovers should be skimmed of ice to prevent dilution.
Adjust the consistency. If your blended mango mixture is too thick, add a splash of half-and-half until it reaches a smooth, pourable texture.
Use fresh lemon juice. Freshly squeezed lemon juice gives this drink the brightest flavor and balances the sweetness.
Reserving some of the creamy mango mixture makes each glass look extra special when spooned on top before serving.
Don't use ice directly in the pitcher if you plan to store leftovers in the fridge. It's better to serve into glasses of ice. Any leftovers should be skimmed of ice to prevent dilution.