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Dragon Fruit Lemonade Recipe

Ultimate Refreshing Dragon Fruit Lemonade Recipe for Summer Sips

Try this vibrant and refreshing Dragon Fruit Lemonade Recipe, a perfect thirst-quencher for summer gatherings!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Simple Syrup
  • 1 cup Water Base liquid for syrup and lemonade
  • 1 cup Sugar Sweetener; substitute with honey or agave
For the Lemonade
  • 1-2 cups Fresh Dragon Fruit Use frozen if fresh isn't available
  • 4-6 lemons Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice Yields about 1 cup of juice
  • 2-3 cups Cold Water Adjust to preferred lemonade strength
Optional Garnishes
  • Extra Dragon Fruit Cubes For garnish
  • Lemon Wedges Timeless garnish
  • Fresh Mint For an aromatic finish

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • blender
  • citrus juicer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of water and 1 cup of sugar over medium heat. Whisk until the sugar dissolves and bring to a gentle simmer. Remove from heat and let cool.
  2. Juice 4-6 fresh lemons until you have about 1 cup of juice, removing seeds as you go.
  3. Peel and chop 1-2 cups of fresh dragon fruit, blend with a tablespoon of water until smooth.
  4. In the blender, add the cooled simple syrup, lemon juice, and cold water. Blend briefly to combine and adjust sweetness if needed.
  5. Serve the lemonade over ice and garnish with dragon fruit cubes, lemon wedges, and fresh mint.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 30gPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 28gVitamin C: 100mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store any leftover lemonade in an airtight container for up to 7 days. It's best enjoyed within 5 days.

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