Dragonfruit Lemonade
Dragonfruit Lemonade is a refreshing and vibrant beverage that perfectly balances the exotic sweetness of dragonfruit with the tartness of fresh lemons. Ideal for warm days or festive gatherings, this colorful drink is not only visually appealing but also deliciously thirst-quenching.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: About 6 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Tropical
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large dragonfruit, peeled and chopped
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 4 cups water
- 1/2 cup sugar (or to taste)
- Ice cubes
- Lemon slices and mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Blend the chopped dragonfruit with 1 cup of water until smooth.
- Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a large pitcher.
- In a bowl, mix the lemon juice and sugar until dissolved.
- Combine the lemon juice mixture with the dragonfruit juice in the pitcher.
- Add remaining 3 cups of water and stir well.
- Taste and adjust sweetness if necessary.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour.
- Serve over ice, garnished with lemon slices and mint leaves.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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