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Close-up of dragon fruit lemonade with lemon and mint
Sophie Lane

Dragon Fruit Lemonade

This vibrant pink lemonade blends sweet tropical dragon fruit with zesty lemon for a refreshing, antioxidant-packed summer drink. Inspired by Starbucks and Chick-fil-A but healthier, it’s perfect for brunches, BBQs, or a colorful afternoon pick-me-up.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 glasses
Course: Drinks, Mocktails
Cuisine: American
Calories: 85
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup dragon fruit fresh or frozen, diced or scooped
  • ½ cup mango chunks optional, for variation
  • ½ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice about 3–4 lemons
  • 3 cups cold water or coconut water
  • 3 tablespoons honey agave, or sweetener of choice (to taste)
  • Ice cubes as needed
  • Lemon slices and fresh mint for garnish

Equipment

  • Blender
  • Pitcher
  • Fine mesh strainer (optional)
  • Wooden Spoon

Method
 

  1. Blend the dragon fruit (and mango if using) with a splash of water until smooth.
  2. In a pitcher, combine lemon juice, cold water, and sweetener. Stir well.
  3. Pour in the dragon fruit puree and stir until the color is evenly distributed.
  4. Taste and adjust sweetness.
  5. Serve over ice, garnished with lemon slices and mint.

Nutrition

Calories: 85kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 1gFiber: 3gSugar: 16g

Notes

For a Starbucks-style version, shake the drink with ice and add diced dragon fruit pieces.
For a Chick-fil-A version, strain the puree for a smoother lemonade texture.
Make it sugar-free by using stevia or monk fruit.
Swap lemonade with pineapple juice or sparkling water for a tropical spritzer twist.

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