Mango-Jalapeño Limeade

This vibrant limeade blends sweet mango nectar with tart lime juice and a hint of jalapeño for a refreshing drink that balances bright flavor and subtle heat—perfect for warm-weather gatherings or an afternoon pick-me-up.

Recipe Information

Total Time:

Yield:

8 servings

Ingredients

1 cup granulated sugar

1 cup water

1 fresh jalapeño pepper, halved lengthwise and seeded*

1 large lime, sliced

4 cups mango nectar

¼ cup fresh lime juice

16 ounces tonic water, for serving

6 key limes, thinly sliced, for garnish

Mango slices, for garnish

Directions

For jalapeño-lime syrup, in a medium saucepan, combine sugar, water, and jalapeño halves. Bring to boil over medium heat; reduce heat. Add large lime slices and simmer for 5 to 7 minutes or until mixture becomes syrupy, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; remove and discard jalapeño halves. Cool for 20 minutes.
In a large pitcher, add jalapeño-lime syrup, mango nectar and fresh lime juice; stir to combine. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or until chilled.
To serve, stir mixture in pitcher. Fill glasses with ice; add chilled juice mixure. Top each off with tonic water. Garnish with sliced key lime and mango slices, if desired.

*Note: Chile peppers contain volatile oils that can burn your skin and eyes. When working with jalapeño peppers, wear protective gloves.