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Dragonfruit Lemonade

Tropical Dragonfruit Lemonade: Refreshing Summer Bliss

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Enjoy this vibrant Dragonfruit Lemonade, a refreshing summer beverage perfect for hot days.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Tropical
Calories: 100

Ingredients
  

For the Lemonade Base
  • 1 whole Ripe Dragonfruit Provides a sweet and mildly earthy flavor; choose the ripest one for best taste.
  • 2 cups Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice About 6-8 lemons needed for perfect balance.
  • 4 cups Cold Water Acts as the base to dilute flavors.
  • 0.5-1 cups Sugar or Honey Adjusts sweetness according to personal preference.
For the Garnish
  • to taste Fresh Mint Enhances both presentation and flavor.
  • as needed Ice Cubes Essential for serving and maintaining chill.

Equipment

  • blender
  • fine-mesh sieve
  • pitcher
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Peel and chop the ripe dragonfruit into small pieces, place in a blender with 4 cups of cold water, and blend on high for about 30 seconds until smooth.
  2. Optionally strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a large bowl or pitcher to remove pulp.
  3. In a separate pitcher, squeeze lemons to make 2 cups of lemon juice, then stir in sweetener until dissolved.
  4. Slowly mix the dragonfruit blend with the lemonade mixture and stir well for about 1 minute.
  5. Taste the lemonade and adjust sweetness if needed by adding more sugar or honey.
  6. Fill glasses with ice, pour the lemonade over, and garnish with fresh mint leaves.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 1gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 1IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2-3 days. Freeze in ice cube trays for longer storage (up to 2 months).

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