Description
A vibrant and refreshing Dragon Fruit Lemonade that captures the essence of summer in a glass.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ripe Dragon Fruit
- ½ cup Freshly squeezed Lemon juice
- ½ cup Sugar or Honey (to taste)
- 2 cups Water or Sparkling Water
- Ice
Instructions
- Prepare the Dragon Fruit: Cut the dragon fruit in half and scoop the flesh out using a spoon. Chop the flesh into small cubes.
- Juice the Lemons: Squeeze fresh lemons until you have around half a cup of juice, removing any seeds.
- Blend It Up: In a blender, combine the chopped dragon fruit, lemon juice, your chosen sweetener, and about two cups of water. Blend until smooth and well-combined.
- Strain (Optional): If you prefer a smoother drink, strain the mixture through a fine sieve to remove the pulp.
- Add Fizz: Mix in sparkling water just before serving, if desired.
- Serve with Ice: Pour the mixture over ice in tall glasses and garnish with slices of lemon and a few dragon fruit pieces.
Notes
Adjust the sweetness according to your taste. This drink can be enhanced with herbs like mint or basil for a fragrant twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: dragon fruit, lemonade, summer drink, refreshing beverage, family recipe, healthy drink