Need a midday break? This delicious spiced lemonade is the perfect pick-me-up for a quick afternoon reset. The beautiful warm spices we typically associate with the colder months don’t need to be forgotten in the summer. They pair beautifully with tropical fruits such as mango or papaya and can be enjoyed year-round. A fruity herbal tea also would work perfectly for a simple caffeine-free version.
Freeze the peel
Save your juiced citrus fruits and pop them into the freezer to add to future iced beverages for a hit of flavour and a pop of colour—while keeping your drinks cool and refreshing!
Mango Chai Lemonade
Ingredients
- 3 chai tea bags
- 4 cups (1 L) boiling water
- 2 Tbsp (30 mL) honey
- 1 cup (250 mL) peeled and sliced fresh mango or frozen mango
- 1/2 cup (125 mL) freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 4 cups (1 L) sparkling water to top up, to taste
- Lemon slices, for garnish (optional)
Nutrition
Per serving:
- calories43
- protein0 g
- total fat 0 g
- sat. fat 0 g
- total carbohydrates 10 g
- sugars10 g
- fibre1 g
- sodium5 mg
Directions
01
Bring 4 cups (1 L) water to boil, add chai tea bags, and steep for 3 to 5 minutes. Add honey to hot tea and stir until combined. Let cool.
02
In blender, place mango, lemon juice, and cooled tea, and blend until mango pieces have liquified.
03
Divide among 6 ice-filled glasses and top with sparkling water (mango-flavoured sparkling water would work perfectly).
04
Garnish each glass with a lemon slice.
Chelsea Gough is a Vancouver-based recipe developer, stylist, and proud mom of two girls. She is a lover of good food, good times, and beautiful spaces. Reach her at rawstylebychels@gmail.com
