Ingredients
- 1 ripe dragon fruit, cut into cubes
- ¾ cup fresh lemon juice
- ½ cup sweetener (honey, agave syrup, or a sugar substitute)
- 2-3 cups water (still or sparkling)
- Optional garnish: Fresh mint leaves or slices of lemon
Instructions
- Prepare the Dragon Fruit: Cut the dragon fruit in half and scoop out the flesh, cutting it into cubes.
- Juice the Lemons: Squeeze fresh lemon juice until you have about ¾ cup, straining to remove seeds.
- Blend and Strain: In a blender, combine dragon fruit cubes and lemon juice with water. Blend until smooth, and strain if desired.
- Sweeten: Return to the blender or transfer to a pitcher. Add sweetener to taste.
- Serve and Garnish: Fill glasses with ice, pour the lemonade over it, and garnish with mint or lemon slices. Serve immediately.
Notes
For a lower-sugar version, use stevia or monk fruit. Adjust sweetness to personal preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan