Dragon Drink with Coconut (Printable)

A tropical blend of dragon fruit, creamy coconut milk, and citrus delivers a refreshing vibrant drink.

# What You Need:

→ Fruit

01 - 1/2 cup freeze-dried dragon fruit pieces or 3/4 cup fresh dragon fruit, diced
02 - 1/2 cup strawberries, hulled and sliced

→ Liquids

03 - 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk from carton
04 - 1 cup cold water
05 - 1/2 cup white grape juice

→ Sweetener

06 - 2 to 3 tablespoons simple syrup or agave nectar

→ Citrus

07 - 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lime juice

→ Ice

08 - 1 to 2 cups ice cubes

# Directions:

01 - Combine dragon fruit, strawberries, coconut milk, cold water, grape juice, and lime juice in blender. Process until smooth and vibrant in color.
02 - Taste the mixture and add simple syrup or agave nectar as needed. Blend briefly to incorporate sweetener evenly.
03 - Fill two large serving glasses with ice cubes.
04 - Pour blended dragon drink over ice, passing through fine mesh sieve if smoother texture is preferred.
05 - Stir gently and garnish with additional dragon fruit pieces or lime slice. Serve immediately.

# Helpful Tips:

01 -
  • Quick and easy to make in just 10 minutes with no cooking required
  • Vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free, making it accessible for many dietary preferences
  • Customizable sweetness and flavor intensity to suit your taste
  • Uses simple, natural ingredients without artificial colors or flavors
  • Much more affordable than buying from a café, and just as delicious
  • Beautiful, Instagram-worthy pink color that's naturally derived from dragon fruit
02 -
  • Freeze-dried dragon fruit provides more intense color and flavor than fresh; look for it in the dried fruit section or order online
  • Always use carton coconut milk, not canned—the consistency makes all the difference
  • Blend for at least 30 seconds to ensure the dragon fruit is fully incorporated and the color is evenly distributed
  • Strain through a fine mesh sieve for a smoother, more refined texture similar to café versions
  • Make simple syrup ahead by dissolving equal parts sugar and water, then store in the refrigerator for up to two weeks
  • For meal prep, blend the base without ice and refrigerate for up to 24 hours, then blend with ice just before serving
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