Description
Dragonfruit Agua Fresca is a vibrant, refreshing drink that captures the essence of summer in every sip. This delightful beverage combines the exotic sweetness of dragonfruit with zesty lime and a hint of mint, making it the perfect thirst-quencher for hot days or festive gatherings. Easy to make and Instagram-ready, this drink will transport you to a tropical paradise, ensuring it’s a hit at any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups dragonfruit flesh (about 1 medium-sized fruit)
- 2 cups filtered water
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice (about 2 limes)
- 2–3 tbsp agave syrup (to taste)
- 10 fresh mint leaves
Instructions
- Prepare your dragonfruit by slicing it in half and scooping out the flesh into a blender.
- Add the dragonfruit flesh and filtered water to the blender. Blend until smooth.
- Pour in the fresh lime juice and agave syrup; blend for an additional 10 seconds until combined.
- For a smoother texture, strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a pitcher.
- Add crushed mint leaves to the pitcher and stir gently. Let it sit for 10 minutes to enhance flavors.
- Serve over ice, garnished with additional mint leaves or lime slices.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg