Dragon Fruit Lemonade
A vibrant, sweet-tart, and incredibly refreshing beverage, this copycat drink combines real red-fleshed pitaya, freshly squeezed lemons, and simple syrup for the ultimate summer thirst-quencher.
Servings 4 servings
Calories 130kcal
Equipment
- Small saucepan
- Blender
- Large pitcher
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup Red-fleshed dragon fruit fresh or frozen chunks
- 1 cup Freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 0.75 cup Granulated sugar or organic coconut sugar, honey, agave, or monk fruit
- 4 cups Water for simple syrup and dilution
- 2 cups Ice cubes
Optional Add-ins
- 1 tablespoon Lime juice Optional
- 1 teaspoon Green coffee extract or green tea Optional, for caffeine
- 1 teaspoon Hibiscus tea or beet juice Optional, for natural color boosting
Instructions
- Prepare the simple syrup by combining water and sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved, then remove from heat and let it cool.
- Prep the dragon fruit by peeling and dicing the fruit. For a smoother texture and more intense color, blend the dragon fruit into a puree.
- In a large pitcher, combine the freshly squeezed lemon juice and the dragon fruit puree or pieces.
- Add the cooled simple syrup to the pitcher and stir well.
- Pour in the remaining cold water and stir until the mixture reaches a vibrant, uniform magenta hue.
- Taste and adjust the sweetness or acidity by adding more sweetener or lemon juice if desired.
- Serve the lemonade in glasses filled with ice, garnished with extra dragon fruit chunks or lemon slices.
Notes
Nutritional Information :
Calories: 130 | Protein: 1g | Carbohydrates: 34g | Fat: 0g | Sodium: 5mg