Dragon Fruit Lemonade

This stunning fuchsia drink requires just four ingredients and balances the mild, pear-like sweetness of dragon fruit with the sharp punch of fresh lemon.

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Course: Beverage, Detox Drink

Cuisine: American, Tropical

Keyword: Dragon Fruit Lemonade, Easy Lemonade,, Healthy drink, Pink Lemonade, Refreshing Drink, Summer Drink, Tropical Drink, Vegan Lemonade,

Prep Time: 10

Servings: cups

Calories: 85kcal

Equipment

High-Powered Blender:
Citrus Juicer:
Large Glass Pitcher:
Sharp Knife and Cutting Board:

Ingredients

1 pink-fleshed dragon fruit (medium to large)
1 cup lemon juice (from approximately 8-10 fresh lemons)
¼ cup maple syrup (or to taste)
4½ cups water
Ice to serve (optional, but highly recommended!)

Instructions

Prepare the Dragon Fruit: First, carefully peel the dragon fruit. Once peeled, dice the vibrant pink flesh into chunks that are easy to blend.
Blend the Base: Combine the diced dragon fruit, fresh lemon juice, and maple syrup in a blender. Blend on high until the mixture is completely smooth and vibrant pink.
Mix and Serve: Transfer the smooth dragon fruit mixture to a large pitcher. Pour in the 4½ cups of water and stir everything well until fully combined.
Serve: your beautiful Dragon Fruit Lemonade immediately over plenty of ice, and enjoy the refreshing taste!

Notes

Pro-Tips

Easy Peel: Score the "scales" with a knife; the inedible skin peels away easily like an orange.
Max Juice: Roll lemons on the counter before squeezing. Keep an extra 1–2 lemons handy just in case!
Fizzy Twist: Swap half the water for sparkling water for a refreshing tropical mocktail.
Glow-Up Ice: Freeze dragon fruit chunks into ice cubes for a stunning, upscale look.

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