For a couple years now our friends Crystal and Ross have been trying to get us to go to Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios, but unfortunately it has never seemed to work out for us all to go. But with some advanced planning we were able to make it happen this year – tickets went on sale this week and we’ve got ours!
For those of you who are unfamiliar with Halloween Horror Nights (HHN), its held at night Universal Studios Hollywood (Orlando has one too!) and they basically turn the whole park into a giant haunted house (you can watch a teaser video here). They have different themes each year for the mazes too.
Truth be told, I am a little terrified to be going to HHN. I am the girl who is scared of the dark, I mute the tv when there are commercials for scary movies, I close my eyes at the first glimpse of a scary scene in a movie. As a general rule of thumb, I don’t like to be scared. But I trust my friends and they say this is fun, so I’m giving it a shot. I will undoubtedly be a hot mess (don’t judge me if I cry!) – there are people waiting around to scare you the whole night.
Before I get ahead of myself talking about Halloween – lets get back to all the summery goodness we still have left!
In keeping with this weeks unofficial theme of embracing summer, I wanted to share one of my favorite beverages we’ve been enjoying all summer long!
The sweetness of the fresh mango works perfectly with the tart lemons. In other words, a pretty perfect lemonade. Personally, I love the color – its bright and inviting. If we were basing it all on looks, I’d pick this one
Ingredients:
- 3 cups water, divided
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 2 mangos, peeled and pureed
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
Directions:
In a small microwave safe bowl combine 1 cup of water and sugar. Heat on high for 1 minute, or until sugar has all sugar has dissolved. Let cool.
In a large pitcher combine sugar mixture, remaining water, lemon juice and mango puree. Stir until well mixed. Serve over ice and garnish with fresh mint sprigs, if desired.
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You should write a post on drink photography. Every time. Your drinks. They are SO PRETTY!!!!!!!
Ari recently posted..Hawaiian Macadamia Butter Cookies
Why thank you Ari! There’s one tiny problem…I am not so sure I could replicate it!
i’ve never had the combination of mango and lemonade together and i’m seriously wondering why i never thought to do that!! this sounds amazing and so refreshing! i’m totally not ready for halloween – i just can’t believe it’s 2 months away!!
Julie @ Table for Two recently posted..Enchilada Pasta Casserole
Right?! I can’t believe it’s only 2 months away…sometimes I still feel like summer just started!
I’ve yet to try mango lemonade. Yours looks fantastic! I
Jessica@AKitchenAddiction recently posted..Caramel Apple Oatmeal Cookie Bars
Thanks Jessica! I’d say it’s definitely worth a try!
Oh this sounds so refreshing!! I love the idea of using the mangos! And that Halloween Horror thing would have me shaking in my boots and petrified!
Stephanie @ Macaroni and Cheesecake recently posted..BBQ Ribs
I question my sanity for actually buying tickets to this HHN thing every time I look at that photo I posted of the Zombie – I am scared just looking at that haha!
Your post cracks me up…Halloween…I am not ready.. But so ready for a glass of your Mango Lemonade…your pictures are so pretty!!!
Angela @ AnotherBitePlease recently posted..Honey Lime Chicken Enchiladas
Thanks Angela! Yeah, it’s a little too soon for me to actually get excited about Halloween just yet – I am still trying to enjoy the last bit of summer
sometimes I really think to myself… why didn’t I think of that? Mango lemonade… pure genius!! mangoes are my favorite fruit!
sallys baking addiction recently posted..10 Easy Cookie Recipes for Labor Day Weekend
If you love mango, you have to try this Sally! Its so yummy!
This looks amazing! By the way, I’m a total wimp when it comes to scary stuff, too. I don’t know if I’d be able to go to HHN at all! =) Can’t wait to hear what you think of it, though. I bet you have a blast!
amy @ fearless homemaker recently posted..soft + chewy chocolate cookies
Wow, this looks yummy!! I love mangoes!
Yudith @ Blissfully Delicious recently posted..Yellow Buttermilk Cupcakes
Thanks Yudith! I love Mangoes too
Ugh. I’m such a wuss when it comes to haunted houses. I think they’re the one thing I don’t like about fall! Love how refreshing this lemonade looks though
Baking Serendipity recently posted..Snickerdoodle Cups with Caramel Kisses
I know what you mean, they really freak me out! I am trying to have an open mind about this one though!