Starbucks Mango Dragon Fruit Lemonade (Printer-Friendly Version)
Vibrant lemonade with mango, dragon fruit, and white grape juice. A cool, tropical-inspired summer drink ready fast.
# Required Ingredients:
→ Drink Base
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250 ml mango nectar (100% juice)
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200 ml white grape juice (100% juice)
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400 ml lemonade
→ Fruit and Additions
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2 teaspoons dragon fruit (pitaya) powder
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120 g dragon fruit, fresh or frozen, diced
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ice cubes, as needed
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lemon slices, for garnish
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fresh mint leaves, for garnish
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
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Place dragon fruit powder into a large glass pitcher.
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Pour mango nectar, white grape juice, and lemonade into the pitcher with the dragon fruit powder. Whisk thoroughly until the powder is completely dissolved and the mixture is evenly colored.
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Using a mortar and pestle or the back of a fork, mash the diced dragon fruit until it forms a chunky puree.
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Fill glasses with ice cubes. Pour the prepared tropical juice mixture over the ice, then add a spoonful of mashed dragon fruit to each glass. Garnish with lemon slices and fresh mint leaves before serving.
# Handy Cooking Tips:
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For optimal flavor, use 100% juice for all fruit juices and serve the beverage well chilled.
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If preparing in advance, do not add ice until ready to serve to avoid dilution.
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Store finished drink in the refrigerator to let the flavors meld.