Sarasota's Mango Lemonade With a Kick

I love mango, and trust me ... when mangoes are in season, I have bags of them. And I love lemonade, so this is the perfect drink. Add some vodka or bourbon for the adults or just serve as is - it is a great refreshing drink for the spring and summer seasons. Light refreshing and can be served breakfast, lunch, dinner or after hours.

• Ready In: 5 hrs 2 mins
• Serves: 8-12
• Yields: 8 Glasses

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup mango (approximately 1-1 1/2 large mangoes diced)
• 2  cups fresh lemon juice
• 8  cups  club soda

• Gingered Simple Syrup

• 3 -4  in fresh ginger, rough chopped
• 1 1⁄2 cups sugar
• 1  cup water

• Garnish

•  of fresh mint
• 1  lemon, sliced

• Optional

•  vodka
•  Bourbon

Directions

1. Simple Syrup -- In a small sauce pan, add the water, sugar and ginger and bring to a boil. Reduce to medium low and simmer for 5 minutes to infuse the ginger flavor. Remove from the heat and refrigerate for at least 2-3 hours.
2. Puree -- In a blender, add the mango, lemon juice and chilled simple syrup until smooth. Then add to a pitcher, and chill for another 2-3 hours until icy cold.
3. Serve -- In the pitcher with the mango lemonade puree, add the club soda and mix well. To each glass, add ice and a few mint leaves (optional vodka or bourbon), top with the mango lemonade and garnish with a fresh lemon slice. Easy and refreshing.
4. For the adults: One (1) shot of either Vodka or Bourbon to each glass.
5. ENJOY!