Looking for a uniquely delicious and healthy drink to enjoy? Look no further than this Dragon Fruit juice drink!
Just the perfect treat for summertime with its tropical flavor and natural sweetness. Even if you are not able to find them in grocery stores, you can always buy them frozen and prepare this drink in no time.
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Not only does it taste great, but it is also packed with antioxidants that exceed daily values from other fruits.
The vibrant color is sure to make your kids want to drink it up, too! Best of all, this pitaya juice is incredibly easy to make.
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About this recipe
This juice is a simple, easy, and tasty drink. Dragon fruit can be white or purple colored. The seeds are tiny, crunchy, and add to the taste, so no need to remove them.
This Pitaya Fruit juice is jam-packed with health benefits from antioxidants, dietary fiber, and vitamin C.
Best of all, it is incredibly easy to make.
I love how vibrant the color is, especially since it makes my kids want to drink it, too!
I made this dragon fruit juice with frozen organic dragon fruit, fresh lemon juice, sugar, and coconut water.
It was so easy and the natural flavors were fantastic! I tried several other versions of this dragon fruit juice by using mango puree and one with coconut milk.
But it didn't have to be very complicated after all.
My family enjoyed this juice to the last drop, just like they did on my cantaloupe juice, mulberry juice, and watermelon rose juice.
The recipe I share here is for the red variant of dragon fruit. You can do the same with white pitaya (white flesh) as well.
There is no juicer needed for any version. If you are looking for a healthy and delicious drink with no artificial flavors, give this Dragon Fruit juice recipe a try!
Ingredients notes
Frozen organic red dragon fruit: Since the dragon fruit is native only to South America, there are not many options to buy them fresh.
However, you can find frozen dragon fruit at most health food stores or online. I got a big frozen bag from Costco.
If you are using fresh fruit, you will need about two cups. Using dragon fruit powder is another option, but I have not explored that yet.
Fresh lemon juice: I used the juice from one small lemon.
Sugar: You can use any type of sugar, such as organic sugar, brown sugar, or even maple syrup.
Coconut water: This helps in getting the tropical flavor you expect in a summer drink. You can find coconut water in the health food section of most groceries. You can also use filtered water if you prefer.
See the recipe card for a list of ingredients and quantities, plus recipe instructions. You can find the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
Instructions
Simply combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
Enjoy the pink drink, dragon fruit juice with ice cubes(optional), and strawberries on the side.
Recipe FAQ's
You can use either white or purple dragon fruit. The seeds are tiny, crunchy, and add to the taste, so no need to remove them.
Yes! If you don't have a juicer, simply combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
Yes! If you are using fresh dragon fruit, you will need about two cups.
Expert tips
- If you want a thinner juice, add more coconut water or water.
- You can also add a pinch of salt to balance the flavors.
- If you using fresh dragon fruit, you may need to add more sugar as fresh fruit can be less sweet than frozen.
- You can also add 1-2 teaspoons of freshly grated ginger for extra flavor.
- You can also use fresh apple juice or orange juice instead of water and coconut water.
- You can add a little bit of guava puree concentrate as a substitute for sugar.
- Make it a dragon fruit smoothie by adding less water.
- Dragon fruit drinks can be a great pair for smoothie bowls.
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📖 Recipe
Dragon Fruit Juice
Equipment
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Ingredients
- 1 ½ cup red organic frozen dragon fruit cubes
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 cup water or coconut water
Instructions
- Simply combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.1 ½ cup red organic frozen dragon fruit cubes, 1 tablespoon sugar, 2 teaspoon lemon juice, 1 cup water or coconut water
- Enjoy the pink drink, dragon fruit juice with ice cubes(optional), and strawberries on the side.
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Notes
- If you want a thinner juice, add more coconut water or water.
- You can also add a pinch of salt to balance the flavors.
- If you using fresh dragon fruit, you may need to add more sugar as fresh fruit can be less sweet than frozen.
- You can also add 1-2 teaspoons of freshly grated ginger for extra flavor.
- You can also use fresh apple juice or orange juice instead of water and coconut water.
- You can add a little bit of guava puree concentrate as a substitute for sugar.
- Make it a dragon fruit smoothie by adding less water.
- Dragon fruit drinks can be a great pair for smoothie bowls.
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Nutrition
Nutritional information is an estimation only.
Moop Brown says
This drink seems so vibrant, refreshing and perfect for summer. Can't wait to try this
Nicole says
Love this recipe. It's quick and easy and only has a few ingredients. I used frozen dragonfruit because it's way more convenient and I can always have some on hand.
Marie says
Dragon fruits are so spectacular! I often buy them and enjoy them as a snack, but I had never thought of making juice with them! This juice is so incredibly refreshing! My son almost drank the whole batch before I had any time to take a sip 😉
Debbie says
I just love dragon fruit and making this into a juice is fantastic. This was easy and so quick , Thanks for a great recipe.
Laura Arteaga says
Loved this juice! such a simple and delicious way to enjoy dragon fruit. My toddler loved the color and finished the whole cup!
Raksha Kamat says
I used to always wonder how to make my kiddo eat dragon fruit. Today I made this juice. She loved the colour and happily drank the juice too. Thanks for sharing this easy recipe.
Jessica says
I was thrilled that my local health food store did, indeed, carry frozen dragon fruit so I was a able to make this drink. The health benefits were a real selling point and the color is so appealing. I was not let down by the flavor either.Yum!!
Patricia @ Grab a Plate says
This looks and sounds fab! I recently bought some frozen dragon fruit and have been wondering what I should do with it. This is perfect timing 🙂
Chandice Probst says
I like drinking us on its own or using it to mix up a batch of mocktails.… It is so versatile!
Leslie says
I like your idea of buying the dragon fruit frozen. Frozen fruit is so great for smoothies..plus you don't have to worry about the fruit going bad. 🙂