Dragon Fruit Lemonade

Upgrade the classic summertime lemonade with the addition of dragon fruit. Although you can strain out the seeds, I found the seeds gave a different look.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 10 mins
• Calories: 123 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup water
• 1 cup sugar
• ice as needed
• 2 cups freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 6 cups water, divided
• 1 dragon fruit, peeled and cubed
• zest of 2 lemons (optional)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine sugar, water, and lemon zest in a small saucepan.

Step 2

Bring to a boil over medum-high heat and stir until the sugar is completely dissolved, 3 to 5 minutes. Let cool, then strain simple syrup to remove zest.

Step 3

Combine simple syrup, 4 cups of water, and lemon juice.

Step 4

Combine cubed dragon fruit and remaining 2 cups of water in a blender; blend until smooth.

Step 5

Add dragon fruit mixture to the lemonade, stir to combine. Serve over ice.