Description
A refreshing and vibrant Dragon Fruit Lemonade made with frozen dragon fruit, fresh lemon juice, and a touch of honey for natural sweetness. This nutrient-packed lemonade is a perfect cool drink for any hot day, combining tropical flavors of mango and zesty lemon with a hint of salt to enhance taste. Easy to prepare using a blender and served chilled or over ice.
Ingredients
Scale
Liquid Ingredients
- 2 cups water
- 1/2 cup lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1/4 cup honey
Fruits
- 1 cup frozen dragon fruit
- 1/2 cup chopped mango
- 2 lemons worth of zest
Other Ingredients
- 1/8 tsp kosher salt or Celtic sea salt
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Gather all ingredients, ensuring the dragon fruit is frozen and the lemon juice is freshly squeezed for the best flavor.
- Blend the Ingredients: Add all ingredients into a high-powered blender, placing honey last to prevent it from sticking to the blender bottom. Begin blending on low speed for 30 seconds, then increase to medium-high speed and blend for an additional 1 minute and 30 seconds until the mixture becomes frothy.
- Strain the Lemonade: Position a nut milk bag or fine mesh sieve over a large pitcher or bowl with a spout. Pour the blended lemonade through to strain out pulp and seeds, squeezing gently to extract as much liquid as possible.
- Chill and Serve: Transfer the strained lemonade to a glass bottle or jar and chill in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours until cold. Alternatively, serve immediately over ice for a refreshing drink.
Notes
- Use a high-powered blender for smooth blending and frothy texture.
- Straining helps to remove pulp for a smoother lemonade, but you can skip straining if you prefer a thicker texture.
- Adjust honey amount to taste for sweetness preference.
- Chilling the lemonade enhances the refreshing quality and flavor.
- The pinch of salt balances and enhances the sweetness and tartness of the lemonade.
- Frozen dragon fruit can be substituted with fresh, but frozen helps chill and thicken the drink naturally.
