1/13/2024 0 Comments Mango dragonfruit lemonade![]() Can I make this Mango Dragonfruit Lemonade Refresher ahead of time? Add ice cubes, white grape juice, green tea, mango syrup to taste, and stir well. Add dragon fruit pieces to a pitcher or individual glasses, and muddle with a mortar. This will essentially become the sweetener for the drink.ģ. Simmer mango juice in a saucepan over low heat, until the liquid has reduced by half and the mixture turns syrupy. Brew and chill some green tea until very cold.Ģ. We like to get the frozen organic dragon fruit bite-sized cubes from Pitaya Foods (it costs under $10 for a bulk 3-pound bag at Costco) How to make Mango Dragonfruit Lemonade Refresher from scratchġ. ![]() Fresh ones can usually be found in the tropical fruit section of the grocery store. Just be careful about leaving the tea leaves in the water for too long, as it will develop bitter flavors.ĭiced dragon fruit: You can use fresh or frozen dragon fruit (thawed). The longer you steep it, the stronger the flavor. Green tea is best brewed with 175F water and steeped for 1-5 minutes, depending on how strong you like it. Either green tea bags or loose tea leaves work, just make sure you brew it at the proper temperature. Green tea: Instead of using green coffee extract in the refresher, I use green tea for the caffeine. White grape juice: You can also substitute with apple juice. Lemon: Fresh squeezed lemon juice adds a nice brightness to this drink. Look for 100% mango juice, and try to avoid mango nectar, which is usually heavily sweetened with sugar. You can buy it at your local grocery store or order online from Amazon. Mango juice: Mango adds a tropical sweetness to this drink. Here are the ingredients you will need to make this Mango Dragonfruit Lemonade Refresher: Dragon fruit can be eaten as a snack or added to fruit salads, smoothie, smoothie bowls (pitaya bowls), desserts and more. Therefore, dragon fruit is considered by many to be a super food. Studies have shown that dragon fruit may provide various health benefits, such as reducing insulin resistance and improving metabolic health. Is dragon fruit good for you?ĭragon fruit is low in calories, rich in antioxidants, minerals, and vitamins. It has a mild and slightly sweet taste, with lots of tiny seeds interspersed, and texture similar to kiwi. This fruit can seem a bit intimidating at first with its unique look. We’re using the ones with pink flesh in this recipe to make a pink drink. Both varieties have bright pink skin and light green scales (which resemble a dragon), but one variety has white flesh, and the other has deep pink flesh. Dragon fruit comes in a few varieties, two common ones are: white and red. What is dragon fruit?ĭragon fruit, also called pitaya, is a tropical fruit that grows on cactus. If want it sweeter, you can add more mango syrup, simple syrup (which is equal parts water and sugar), or Stevia for a healthy drink. The original drink is a bit on the sweet side, so when I make it at home, I don’t like to add too much sweetener. It has a beautiful, vibrant pink color from the dragon fruit. It tastes sweet, fruity, a bit tart, and super refreshing. It’s described on Starbucks’ website as “a tropical-inspired pick-me-up crafted with a clever combination of vibrant lemonade, sweet mango and refreshing dragonfruit flavors, then handshaken with ice and a scoop of real diced dragon fruit.” Mango Dragonfruit Lemonade Refresher is a caffeinated iced beverage at Starbucks. I also love that this drink does not contain artificial flavors and colors – that vibrant, stunning pink color is completely natural! What is Mango Dragonfruit Lemonade Refresher? The best part about making these copycat Starbucks drinks at home is you can customize it to your liking and find the right sweetness balance for your personal taste. ![]() And it only takes a few minutes to make with simple ingredients! This refreshing and sweet drink is a copycat of the Starbucks’ favorite, and tastes just like the real thing. Thanks to this recipe, you can skip the line at Starbucks and make your own Starbucks Copycat Mango Dragonfruit Lemonade Refresher in the comfort of your own home. Featuring bold tropical flavors, this Starbucks Copycat Mango Dragonfruit Lemonade Refresher is a refreshing drink that you can make at home and enjoy all year round!įew things are nicer on a hot day than a cold, icy drink! If you loved this drink, try our Starbucks Copycat Pineapple Passionfruit Refresher or Starbucks Copycat Very Berry Hibiscus Refresher
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