Dragonfruit Lemonade Tropical Refresh (Print)
Vivid pink dragonfruit lemonade with fresh citrus flavor and a tropical twist. No artificial colors or flavors.
# Ingredients:
→ Base
01 -
1 medium pink dragonfruit, peeled and chopped
02 -
60 ml warm water (for blending dragonfruit)
→ Citrus
03 -
240 ml fresh lemon juice (from about 6–8 lemons)
→ Sweetener
04 -
120–180 g granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
→ Liquid
05 -
960 ml cold water, divided use
→ Serving and Garnish (optional)
06 -
1 cup (approximately 140 g) ice cubes
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Lemon slices
08 -
Mint leaves
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Dragonfruit cubes
# Steps:
01 -
Blend chopped dragonfruit with warm water until completely smooth.
02 -
Heat granulated sugar with 240 ml of the cold water in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the sugar fully dissolves. Remove from heat and cool.
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In a large pitcher, mix fresh lemon juice with the cooled simple syrup and remaining cold water.
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Strain the dragonfruit puree through a fine-mesh strainer directly into the pitcher. Stir thoroughly to blend.
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Refrigerate the pitcher for at least 2 hours to allow flavours to meld and drink to chill.
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Add ice cubes to glasses or pitcher just before serving. Garnish each serving with lemon slices, mint leaves, and dragonfruit cubes as desired.
# Additional Notes:
01 -
Adjust sweetness by varying sugar to personal preference; for a less sweet version, start with minimum sugar and taste after mixing.
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For a more vibrant colour, choose ripe dragonfruit with deep pink flesh.