Dragon Fruit Shake

Dragon fruit (also known as pitaya) is joined by fresh tangerine and basil in this refreshing Vietnamese drink.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 10 mins
• Calories: 149 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 cup crushed ice
• 1 lime, juiced
• 4 leaves fresh basil
• 2 tangerines, peeled and segmented
• 1 dragon fruit (pitaya)
• 1 cup sparkling mineral water, chilled

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Cut two 1/4 inch thick slices from the peeled dragon fruit to use as a garnish; set aside. Place the remaining dragon fruit into a blender along with the tangerine segments, lime juice, basil, brown sugar, and sparkling water. Puree until smooth. Stir in the crushed ice, and pour into glasses. Garnish with the reserved dragon fruit slices to serve.