Description
Dragon Fruit Agua Fresca is a refreshing summer drink that captures the taste of a tropical paradise. With its stunning pink hue and subtly sweet flavor, this chilled beverage is perfect for hydrating on hot days. Made with ripe dragon fruit, zesty lime juice, and just the right amount of sweetness, it’s ideal for gatherings or a relaxing day at home. Easy to prepare, you can customize it by adding other fruits or herbs for an extra twist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups ripe dragon fruit flesh (about 1 medium dragon fruit)
- 2 cups cold water
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- 2–4 tablespoons agave syrup or sugar (to taste)
- Fresh mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Scoop the flesh from the dragon fruit and place it in a blender.
- Add cold water and lime juice; blend until smooth.
- Sweeten to taste by adding agave syrup or sugar; blend again.
- Optional: Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve for a smoother texture.
- Chill in the fridge for at least one hour or serve immediately over ice.
- Garnish with mint leaves if desired and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg