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Dragon fruit Lemonade

Delightfully Refreshing Dragon Fruit Lemonade for Summer Sips

This Dragon Fruit Lemonade blends sweet dragon fruit with zesty lemon for a thirst-quenching summer beverage.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Best food 2025
Cuisine: Beverage
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Simple Syrup
  • 1 cup water This is the base for your simple syrup.
  • 1 cup sugar Acts as the sweetener; consider using honey or agave syrup.
For the Lemonade
  • 1-2 cups fresh dragon fruit (peeled) Gives the lemonade its unique flavor.
  • 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice Provides the tartness needed to balance the sweetness.
  • 2-3 cups cold water Dilutes the lemonade to your desired taste.
Optional Garnishes
  • Extra dragon fruit Diced for a beautiful visual accent.
  • Lemon wedges Perfect for a zesty garnish.
  • Fresh mint Adds a refreshing aroma.

Equipment

  • Blender
  • Saucepan
  • Measuring cup

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Dragon Fruit Lemonade
  1. In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup water and 1 cup sugar. Heat over medium, whisking continuously until the sugar fully dissolves, which should take about 5 minutes. Allow to cool completely.
  2. Juice 4-6 lemons, ensuring you collect about 1 cup of fresh lemon juice.
  3. Prepare your dragon fruit by peeling and chopping into chunks. Blend 1-2 cups with 1 tablespoon of water until smooth.
  4. In a blender, add the cooled simple syrup, lemon juice, and 2-3 cups cold water. Pulse gently until well mixed.
  5. Fill glasses with ice and pour the mixture over the ice. Garnish with diced dragon fruit, a lemon wedge, and fresh mint.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 25gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best flavor, consume lemonade within 5 days. Freeze lemonade in ice cube trays for later enjoyment.

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