Description
Cool off with this refreshing Dragonfruit Agua Fresca! Made with fresh dragonfruit, lime juice, and a touch of sweetness, this vibrant drink is perfect for hot summer days.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 2 cups fresh dragonfruit (pink-fleshed), peeled and cubed
- 2 cups cold water
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1–2 tablespoons agave syrup or honey (to taste)
- ice cubes
- extra lime slices and mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Add the dragonfruit, cold water, lime juice, and agave syrup or honey to a blender. Blend until completely smooth.
- Taste and adjust sweetness if needed.
- Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a pitcher to remove any pulp or seeds, if desired.
- Serve over ice in glasses and garnish with lime slices and mint leaves if using.
- Enjoy immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 days.
Notes
- Use white-fleshed dragonfruit if pink isn’t available, though the color will be lighter.
- For a sparkling version, replace some of the water with sparkling water just before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
