Description
Refresh yourself with the vibrant and flavorful Dragonfruit Agua Fresca! This gorgeous drink combines the sweet and tangy notes of ripe dragonfruit, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and a hint of mint. Perfect for hot summer days or festive gatherings, this chilled beverage tantalizes your taste buds while adding a stunning pop of color to any table. Easy to make and endlessly customizable, it’s sure to impress your friends and family alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups ripe dragonfruit flesh (about 1 large fruit)
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 3 cups cold water (or sparkling water)
- 2 tablespoons honey or agave syrup (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
Instructions
- Slice the dragonfruit in half lengthwise. Scoop out the flesh and chop it into small pieces for blending.
- In a blender, combine the chopped dragonfruit, cold water, and lemon juice. Blend until smooth.
- Taste the mixture and gradually add honey or agave syrup, blending briefly after each addition until sweetened to your preference.
- For a smoother texture, strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a pitcher.
- Stir in fresh mint leaves. Serve over ice in tall glasses, garnished with additional mint if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg