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on Jan 05, 2024
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This homemade mango dragonfruit lemonade copycat recipe rivals the one at Starbucks. It’s sweet, tart, and refreshing with a vibrant pinkish magenta color – a perfect summer refresher takes less than 5 minutes to make.
The next time you crave a mango dragon fruit lemonade refresher, save yourself a trip to the coffee shop, and make this recipe at home! Plus, it’s so much cheaper and made with only 5 ingredients. The dragon fruit powder gives this drink a vibrant pink color, while the lemonade adds extra tropical fruity flavors!
I always feel like having a refreshing drink in the summer, so I end up making this mango dragonfruit lemonade almost every week! It’s sweeter than the regular mango dragonfruit refresher or dragon drink with a slight tart flavor! If you ask me, there’s no better way to cool off on a hot summer day!
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Mango Dragonfruit Lemonade Recipe Ingredients
Here’s what you’ll need to make this mango dragonfruit lemonade recipe:
- Dragon Fruit Powder – Dragonfruit (pitaya) is the key ingredient that gives this drink a beautiful pink color while adding a mild sweet tropical flavor. I recommend using freeze-dried red dragon fruit powder for the best result. You can also use fresh dragon fruit or frozen dragon fruit pitaya packs at health food stores or Whole Foods.
- Mango Juice – Use store-bought or homemade mango juice. If you make your own mango juice, make sure to remove the pulp before adding to the drink.
- White Grape Juice – You can substitute other fruity juice such as apple juice. Just make sure to avoid the ones with dark colors.
- Lemonade – I used the store-bought lemonade to save time, but you can make your own lemonade if you prefer.
- Optional Ice and Diced Dragonfruit – For serving.
Note: The mango dragonfruit lemonade from Starbucks contains caffeine, but this homemade version is caffeine-free. You can add green tea or green coffee extract if you’d prefer to have a caffeine boost.
Find the complete recipe with measurements at the bottom of this post.
How to Make Mango Dragon Fruit Lemonade
This mango dragonfruit lemonade recipe is super easy to make, and here’s how it goes:
- First, make the dragonfruit base. Whisk together dragonfruit powder and grape juice until dissolved. (Make sure to let the powder dissolve completely. It may take a few minutes.)
- Next, assemble the drink. Fill a glass halfway with ice and diced dragon fruit. Pour in the dragonfruit base, mango juice and lemonade.
- Finally, taste and adjust. You can customize your drink and find a balance of flavors and colors you love. The color of your drink depends on the ratio between ingredients. If you add more mango juice, you’ll get a less vivid pink color.
I like to serve it in a clear tall glass to showcase the bright pinkish magenta color.
Variations
- Dragon Drink: Replace lemonade with coconut milk for a creamy and light pink dragon drink.
- Mango Dragonfruit Refresher: Replace lemonade with water and you’ll get a regular mango dragonfruit refresher.
More Favorite Starbucks Copycat Drink Recipes
If you like this mango dragonfruit lemonade recipe, try one of these Starbucks’ copycat drink recipes next:
- Strawberry Acai Refresher
- Green Drink
- Iced Golden Ginger Drink
- Pineapple Matcha
- Very Berry Hibiscus
5 from 3 votes
Mango Dragonfruit Lemonade Recipe (+VIDEO)
By: Izzy
The beautiful pink Mango Dragonfruit Lemonade is a perfect summer refreshing drink that takes less than 5 minutes to make with only 5 ingredients. The dragon fruit powder gives this refresher a vibrant pink color, while the lemonade adds an extra tropical tart and fruity flavors to the drink!
Prep: 5 minutes mins
Total: 5 minutes mins
Servings: 1 cup
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Ingredients
- 3/4 teaspoon freeze-dried dragon fruit powder
- 1/4 cup white grape juice, (You can substitute other fruity juice such as apple juice. Just make sure to avoid the ones with dark colors.)
- 1/4 cup mango juice
- 2/3 cup lemonade, (You can also use water for a regular mango dragonfruit refresher)
- ice cubes
Instructions
Whisk together dragonfruit powder and grape juice until dissolved*. (Make sure to let the powder to dissolve completely. It may take a few minutes)
Fill a glass halfway with ice and optional diced dragon fruit.
Pour in the dragonfruit powder mixture.
Add mango juice and lemonade. Mix well.
Add a scoop of optional diced dragon fruit and enjoy!
Video
Notes
- * It’s important to mix the dragonfruit powder with a small amount of liquid first to make sure it dissolves completely.
- If you don’t like the tiny black and white particles in the drink, strain the mixture through cheesecloth or a coffee filter before serving.
- This quick and easy version doesn’t have caffeine in it, but you can add green coffee extract or green tea for an energy boost.
Nutrition
Calories: 152kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 18mg | Potassium: 66mg | Sugar: 36g | Vitamin A: 434IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 1mg
Nutrition information provided is an estimate only and will vary based on ingredient brands and cooking methods used.
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I'm Izzy, a food lover and photographer. Here you’ll find a collection of simple recipes that are perfect for busy people. My blog aims to help you make and enjoy delicious and healthy food at home.
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