Dragon Fruit Lemonade
A refreshing and vibrant Dragon Fruit Lemonade perfect for hot days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Fusion
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup sugar
- 1–2 cups fresh dragon fruit, peeled
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2–3 cups cold water
- Optional Garnishes: Extra dragon fruit, lemon wedges, and mint
Instructions
- Prepare a simple syrup by whisking 1 cup water and 1 cup sugar together over medium heat until sugar has dissolved. Remove from heat and cool completely.
- Place the prepared dragon fruit in a blender and pulse until desired consistency is reached.
- Add the cold water, lemon juice, and simple syrup to the blender and pulse just until combined, being careful not to overmix.
- Pour over ice and enjoy!
Notes
- For a sweeter lemonade, adjust the amount of sugar in the simple syrup.
- Serve immediately for the best taste.
- Use fresh lemon juice for optimal flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg