Dragon Fruit Lemonade
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This dragon fruit lemonade gives the classic drink a delicious and colorful makeover. It’s super refreshing and only requires 4 ingredients to make.
Dragon fruit lemonade is the perfect drink to serve at your summer BBQs and parties.
This refreshing, vibrant pink drink is so easy to make with just 4 ingredients!
Partner this unique spin on classic lemonade with vegan black bean burgers and air fryer corn ribs on the side for the perfect backyard cookout.
Dragon Fruit Lemonade Recipe
In this quick, fuss-free recipe, I’ll show you how to transform fresh dragon fruit, lemons, maple syrup, and water into a showstopping cold drink.
This dragon fruit lemonade is everything you’ll want to sip on a hot summer day!
If you love the Starbucks mango dragonfruit refresher, you need to try this pink lemonade. It’s not overly sweet or sour, perfectly combining the zesty goodness of lemonade and dragon fruit’s exotic allure.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Everyone is guaranteed to be enticed by this drink’s vibrant pink hue. This unique and fun color is completely natural; no dyes are needed!
- Unlike some fruit juices that are overly sweet and lemonades that are mouth-puckering sour, this “dragonade” will give you a delicious balance of sweet and tart flavors.
- This refreshing drink is ready in a few minutes using only 4 ingredients! All of them are vegan, and the recipe itself is totally customizable.
Ingredients and Substitutions
You only need 4 ingredients to make this pink lemonade:
Dragon fruit – Ripe, pink flesh dragon fruit will give the lemonade its beautiful pink hue and unique pear/kiwi-like flavor. If you can’t find fresh dragon fruit, frozen dragon fruit also works, and you can skip the prep work.
Lemons – You can’t make a good dragon fruit lemonade without the refreshing tartness of fresh lemon juice to balance the sweetness of the dragon fruit cubes.
Maple syrup – Tweak the sweetness of your “dragonade” by adding as much maple syrup as you want. You can also use agave nectar or a calorie-free, sugar-free Stevia Simple Syrup.
Water – To combine everything together.
In addition to these ingredients, you can take your refreshing lemonade to the next level by garnishing it with mint, replacing water with sparkling water, or adding a splash of vodka, similar to this boozy frozen lemonade.
Tips For Making This Pink Lemonade
Use Ripe Dragon Fruit
Pick a dragon fruit with bright, evenly pink skin. Ripe, sweet dragon fruit will also feel soft but not mushy when pressed.
Adjust the Sweetness With Maple Syrup
Adjust the sweetness of your homemade dragon fruit lemonade to taste. Feel free to add more maple syrup to the dragon fruit mixture!
Garnish With Herbs and Edible Flowers
Add a pop of color and flavor to your glass of dragon fruit lemonade with mint, basil, or edible flowers.
Storage Tips
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. You can also freeze the lemonade in an ice cube tray.
Dragon Fruit Lemonade FAQs
Can I use white dragon fruit instead of pink?
Yes. You can also use white flesh dragon fruit, but you won’t get the same vibrant pink color in the refreshing summer drink as with a pink dragon fruit.
Is dragon fruit expensive/hard to find?
Dragon fruit can be expensive, ranging from $5 to $10 each, depending on the season. While it’s not as common as other fruits, you should be able to find it in the grocery store’s tropical fruits section or at your local Asian market.
Do you have to strain out the dragon fruit pulp?
You don’t have to! But for a less dense drink, you can strain out the dragon fruit pulp.
What does dragon fruit lemonade taste like?
This delicious dragon fruit lemonade tastes sweet and tart. The cubed dragon fruit’s mild, sweet flavor balances the fresh lemonade’s sourness. For a sweeter drink, add more maple syrup.
How does dragon fruit lemonade get that beautiful color?
The lemonade gets its unique, vibrant pink color from the dragon fruit’s pink flesh.
More Delicious Vegan Drink Recipes
- Hot Apple Green Juice
- Ginger Lime Refresher
- Green Apple Juice
- Copycat Starbucks Kiwi Starfruit Refresher
- Copycat Starbucks Medicine Ball
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Dragon Fruit Lemonade
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pink-fleshed dragon fruit
- 1 cup lemon juice from approx. 8 lemons
- ⅓ cup maple syrup
- 4½ cups water
- Ice to serve (optional)
Instructions
- Peel and dice the dragon fruit.
- Blend the diced dragon fruit with lemon juice and maple syrup until smooth.
- Transfer the mixture to a large pitcher. Stir in the water.
- Serve over ice.
Notes
- Pick a dragon fruit with bright, evenly pink skin. Ripe, sweet dragon fruit will also feel soft but not mushy when pressed.
- Adjust the sweetness of your dragon fruit lemonade to taste. Feel free to add more maple syrup to the dragon fruit mixture!
- Add a pop of color and flavor to your glass of dragon fruit lemonade with mint, basil, or edible flowers.
- Leftover dragon fruit lemonade can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. You can also freeze it in an ice cube tray.
