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Dragon Fruit Lemonade

Refreshing Dragon Fruit Lemonade for Ultimate Hydration

This Dragon Fruit Lemonade is a vibrant drink that combines exotic sweetness with zesty lemony brightness, perfect for hydration.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 6 cups
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 50
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients
  • 2 cups Fresh Dragon Fruit Can be substituted with rehydrated freeze-dried dragon fruit.
  • 1 cup Frozen Red Dragon Fruit Enhances texture and color.
  • 1 cup Lemon Juice Opt for fresh lemons.
  • 8 cups Additional Water Dilutes the concentrate.
  • 1 cup Water Used for simple syrup.
  • 3/4 cup Erythritol Natural sugar substitute.
Optional Enhancements
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Mint Leaves For an herbal twist.
  • 1 tablespoon Grated Ginger Adds a hint of spice.
  • Sparkling Water For a fizzy option.

Equipment

  • Blender
  • Saucepan
  • pitcher
  • Juicer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Scoop the flesh from the fresh dragon fruit and blend until smooth.
  2. Roll the fresh lemons, juice them, and set aside one cup of juice.
  3. Combine erythritol and 1 cup of water in a saucepan to create a simple syrup.
  4. Mix the dragon fruit puree, lemon juice, and simple syrup in a pitcher, then add 8 cups of water.
  5. Add ice cubes to the pitcher, stir, and serve in glasses.
  6. Garnish with lemon slices and dragon fruit chunks.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 50kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 1gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 7gVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store any leftover lemonade in an airtight container and stir before serving. Best enjoyed chilled.

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