Mango Syrup Recipe for Drinks and Mocktails

This mango syrup starts with sweet, juicy mango and fresh basil for a bright homemade syrup you can mix into sparkling water, lemonade, iced tea, or an easy mango mocktail.

Summer is in full swing here at The Proverbs Kitchen, and I’ve been craving something cold, bubbly, and refreshing. I had fresh mangoes on the counter and basil growing on my table, so this homemade mango syrup came together for an easy mango mocktail. It’s sweet, bright, a little herbal, and perfect mixed with sparkling water.

My kids love this drink too, which makes it a fun one to serve on hot afternoons, for backyard hangouts, or events like baby showers. Serve it over ice with a basil sprig, lime slice, or a little jalapeno if you want a kick. If you love easy drinks, try my Sparkling Chamomile Tea Mocktail, Starbucks Copycat Pink Drink, or Iced Matcha Latte with Lavender Syrup next.

Why You’ll Love This Mango Syrup

Fresh summer flavor: Sweet mango, honey, and fresh basil make this bright, fruity, and refreshing.

Easy to use: Make the syrup once and stir it into sparkling water for a quick mango mocktail, or use it in lemonade, iced tea, or coconut water.

Naturally sweetened: This mango syrup is sweetened with honey, which gives it a smooth sweetness that pairs so well with fresh mango.

Kid friendly: My kids love this over ice with sparkling water, and it feels a little more special than plain juice.

Great for summer hosting: Serve it with something sweet like Sourdough Chocolate Chip Zucchini Brownies, or Sourdough Coconut Scones would match the tropical vibe.

Key Ingredients

Fresh mango: Ripe mango gives the syrup its sweet, juicy flavor and beautiful golden color.

Fresh basil: Basil adds a light herbal flavor that pairs really well with mango and makes the syrup taste fresh and summery.

Honey: I sweeten this recipe with honey because it adds a smooth, floral sweetness. You can use sugar instead if that’s what you have.

Sparkling water: Turns the mango syrup into an easy mocktail. Lemon sparkling water, lime sparkling water, or plain club soda all work.

Get the full list of ingredients and measurements on the printable recipe card below.

How to Make Mango Syrup

Step 1: Add the chopped mango, water, honey, and fresh basil to a small saucepan. Stir everything together so the honey starts to dissolve.

Step 2: Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Let it simmer for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mango is soft and the basil has infused into the syrup.

Step 3: Pour the mango mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a clean bowl, jar, or measuring cup. Press the mango gently with a spatula to get as much syrup out as possible.

Step 4: Let it cool, then store it in the refrigerator until ready to use. To make a mango mocktail, add 2 tablespoons of syrup to a glass with ice and top with sparkling water.

For the full measurements and complete directions, scroll down to the recipe card below.

How to Use Mango Syrup in Drinks and Mocktails

This syrup is easy to keep in the fridge and use throughout the week. Stir 1 to 2 tablespoons into sparkling water, lemonade, iced tea, coconut water, or plain club soda for a quick fruity drink.

For a stronger mango flavor, use a little more syrup. For a lighter drink, start with 1 tablespoon and add more to taste. You can also add fresh lime, extra basil, mint, jalapeno slices, or fresh mango to change the flavor.

Sparkling Mango Mocktail

To make a sparkling mango mocktail, fill a glass with ice and add 2 tablespoons of mango syrup. Top with ¾ to 1 cup sparkling water, then stir gently.

Garnish with fresh basil, a mango slice, or lime.

Mango Syrup FAQs

Summer Recipes to Serve With This

Try one of these fresh summer recipes with a cold mango basil mocktail.

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