Description
Tropical dragon fruit lemonade dazzles taste buds with its mesmerizing pink hue and refreshing citrus notes. Exotic ingredients merge into a cool, Instagram-worthy beverage that promises pure summer enjoyment for you.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Fruits:
- 1–2 cups fresh dragon fruit, peeled
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
Sweeteners:
- 1 cup sugar
Liquid Base:
- 1 cup water
- 2–3 cups cold water
Optional Garnishes:
- Extra dragon fruit
- Lemon wedges
- Fresh mint leaves
Instructions
- Craft a silky sweet base by dissolving sugar in water over medium heat, stirring until completely integrated. Allow the simple syrup to cool to room temperature, creating a clear, smooth liquid foundation for the beverage.
- Carefully slice the dragon fruit in half and scoop out the vibrant inner flesh. Transfer the pale pink or white fruit into a blender, transforming the exotic produce into a smooth, even puree with quick pulses.
- Add chilled water to the dragon fruit puree, followed by freshly extracted lemon juice. Pour in the cooled simple syrup, blending the ingredients until they harmonize into a uniform, bright liquid with minimal agitation to preserve the drink’s delicate texture.
- Select tall glasses and fill them generously with ice cubes. Gently cascade the dragon fruit lemonade over the crystalline surface, allowing the liquid to chill instantly and create a mesmerizing gradient effect.
- Elevate the presentation by garnishing with delicate mint leaves, thin lemon rounds, or reserved dragon fruit chunks. Serve immediately to capture the drink’s vibrant temperature and maximum flavor profile, inviting a refreshing sensory experience.
Notes
- Tropical dragon fruit transforms ordinary lemonade into a stunning, vibrant drink bursting with unexpected flavor.
- Choosing ripe, bright pink dragon fruit ensures maximum sweetness and gorgeous color in your final beverage.
- Chilling ingredients beforehand helps create an instantly refreshing summer drink without additional waiting time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Drinks, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 0 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg