The 5-Minute Blender Drink That Tastes Like Summer Vacation

That swirl of whipped cream on top isn't just for looks. Lemonade on its own is sharp and a little one-note, and the cream gives it something to lean on. It softens the pucker and adds the richness the drink is missing otherwise. If you're serving this alongside food, put it next to something salty and simple, like chips and guac or a plate of crackers and cheese, since the drink itself is all fruit and won't bring any savory notes to the table.

Grab whatever bottled lemonade you already like, this isn't a recipe that needs fresh-squeezed anything. For the mango, look for a bag where the pieces are separate and not frozen into one big clump, that usually means it was frozen fast and stayed sweeter. A bottle of lemonade and a bag of frozen mango together run you well under three dollars a serving, so don't feel like you need the fancy stuff.

Swap the mango for guava or lychee when you want a change of pace, they blend the same way and keep that same tropical sweetness going. Not into lemonade? Lime works too if you want something a little less sweet and a little more of a margarita-without-the-tequila vibe.