Mango Pineapple Lemonade

Steps

1. 1

   In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup sugar, 1 cup water, and the lemon peels.

2. 2

   Stir the mixture until the sugar dissolves, then turn on low heat and simmer for 5 minutes.

   Start 5-minute timer
3. 3

   Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the syrup steep for 15 minutes to infuse the lemon flavor.

   Start 15-minute timer
4. 4

   In a blender, combine the diced mango, 2 cups of cold water, and half of the diced pineapple chunks.

5. 5

   Blend the fruit and water mixture until completely smooth.

6. 6

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

7. 7

   Stir the mixture well to combine.

8. 8

   Stir in an additional 2–3 cups of cold water (or sparkling water if preferred) to dilute the lemonade to your desired strength and sweetness.

9. 9

   Taste the lemonade and adjust as needed, adding more lemon juice for tartness or more syrup for sweetness.

10. 10

    Add ice cubes and the reserved pineapple chunks to the pitcher or individual glasses before serving.