Strawberry Mango Lemonade

Steps

1. 1

   In a medium saucepan, combine 1 1/4 cups sugar, 1 1/4 cups water, and the lemon peels.

2. 2

   Stir the mixture until the sugar dissolves.

3. 3

   Turn on low heat and simmer for 5 minutes.

   Start 5-minute timer
4. 4

   Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the syrup steep for 15 minutes.

   Start 15-minute timer
5. 5

   In a blender, combine the diced mangoes, 1/4 cup of cold water, and the strawberries.

6. 6

   Blend until the fruit mixture is completely smooth.

7. 7

   Strain the fruit puree 1-2 times through a fine-mesh sieve, depending on how thick you want the final drink to be.

8. 8

   In a large pitcher, combine the mango-strawberry puree, 1 cup of fresh lemon juice, and the prepared simple syrup.

9. 9

   Stir the mixture well to combine.

10. 10

    Stir in 2 cups of cold water to dilute the lemonade to your desired strength and sweetness.

11. 11

    Taste the lemonade and adjust as needed, adding more lemon juice for tartness or more syrup if you have any remaining for sweetness. Serve over ice.