Mango Lemonade
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
- 2 ripe mangoes (or enough to make 1 cup mango pulp)
- 1 cup freshly-squeezed lemon juice
- 2 cups chilled water
- ice
- In a sauce pot, combine sugar and 1 cup water. Over medium heat, bring to a simmer, stirring regularly, until sugar is dissolved and syrup is clear and no longer cloudy. Remove the simple syrup from heat and allow to cool completely.
- Slice mangoes and scoop flesh, discarding pit and skin. In a blender or food processor, process mangoes until smooth.
- In a pitcher, combine mango pulp, lemon juice, simple syrup and the 2 cups chilled water. Stir well.
- To serve, pour into glasses over ice. Garnish with sliced limes or lemons and fresh mint sprigs, if desired.