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Dragon Fruit Lemonade

A refreshing and vibrant drink that combines sweet dragon fruit with tart lemon juice for a delightful tropical experience.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: Fusion
Calories: 90

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 cup of fresh dragon fruit peeled and chopped
  • 1/2 cup of freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup of simple syrup adjust to taste
  • 3 cups of cold water
  • Ice cubes for serving
  • Lemon slices for garnish

Equipment

  • Blender
  • Strainer or cheesecloth
  • Pitcher
  • Measuring cups
  • Spoon for stirring

Method
 

  1. Start by peeling and chopping the dragon fruit into small pieces.
  2. Add the chopped dragon fruit to a blender and blend until smooth.
  3. Using a strainer or cheesecloth, strain the blended fruit into a pitcher.
  4. In the pitcher, add the freshly squeezed lemon juice and mix in the simple syrup.
  5. Pour in the cold water and stir until well combined.
  6. Let the lemonade chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
  7. Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the chilled lemonade over.
  8. Add lemon slices to each glass for garnish and serve.

Notes

For an extra layer of flavor, try adding a few mint leaves while blending!