A refreshing lemonade made with fresh lemon juice, simple syrup, and vibrant dragon fruit purée served over ice.
Dragon Fruit Lemonade
Ingredients
Scales by servings. Blend or brew in batches if your blender or pot is small.
- 2.0 fl oz (60.0 ml)fresh lemon juice
- 1.0 fl oz (30.0 ml)simple syrup
- 7.0 fl oz (210.0 ml)cold filtered water
- 1.0 fl oz (30.0 ml)dragon fruit purée
- 1.0 cup (240.0 ml)ice
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Instructions
- Combine fresh lemon juice, simple syrup, cold filtered water, and dragon fruit purée in a pitcher or glass.
- Stir until the mixture is uniform and taste to ensure balance of sweet and tart.
- Pour the mixture over a cup full of ice and serve immediately.
Tips
- Use fresh dragon fruit purée for the best flavor, or substitute with fresh dragon fruit blended with a splash of water if purée is unavailable.
Recipe FAQ
How long does it take to make dragon fruit lemonade?
Plan on 5 minutes of prep. The recipe makes 1 serving.
Can I make dragon fruit lemonade ahead?
Best fresh. Refrigerate leftovers, covered, for up to 2 days; add fresh ice just before serving.
Is this drink vegan?
Yes, as written. Check that packaged ingredients such as syrups, sauces and toppings are labeled vegan.
Estimated · per serving
Nutrition
Per serving = 1 of 1 serving this recipe makes.
Whole recipe (1 serving): ~117 cal · 0g fat · 30g carbs · 1g protein · 25g sugar
Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.
Per serving · 117 calories
What it takes to burn one serving
- Brisk walking 22 min·1.3 mi·~2550 steps
- Walking uphill or incline treadmill 16 min·0.8 mi·~1600 steps
- Moderate cycling 12 min·2.4 mi
- Swimming laps 16 min
- Jogging 11 min·0.9 mi·~1750 steps
- Stair climbing 11 min·~1000 steps
- Dancing 19 min
- Bodyweight circuit training 12 min
- Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 27 min
Rough estimates for one serving, based on standard MET values at about 155 lb. Your own burn depends on body size, effort, and fitness. Shown for context only — food is not something you have to earn.














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