DRAGON FRUIT

Lemonade

INGREDIENTS

– 1 pink-fleshed dragon fruit – 1 cup lemon juice from approx. 8 lemon – ⅓ cup maple syrup – 4½ cups water – Ice to serve (optional)

STEP 1

Rinse blackberries, pat dry. Combine blackberries, sugar, and water in a saucepan.

STEP 2

Add mint if desired. Simmer for 10-15 mins until the blackberries soften.

STEP 3

Cool slightly, then strain the juice into the container. Discard pulp, seeds, and mint.

STEP 4

Adjust sweetness if needed. Refrigerate until chilled or serve over ice.

Tips for Making  Dragon Fruit Lemonade:

Pick a dragon fruit with bright, evenly pink skin. Ripe, sweet dragon fruit will also feel soft but not mushy when pressed.