Dragon Fruit Lemonade
Description
A wonderful refreshing lemonade made with fresh dragon fruit and homemade simple syrup.
Ingredients
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1 cup sugar
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1 cup water
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zest of 2 lemons (optional)
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6 cups water, divided
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2 cups freshly squeezed lemon juice
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1 dragon fruit, peeled and cubed
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ice as needed
Directions
1
Combine sugar, water, and lemon zest in a small saucepan.
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.
3
Combine simple syrup, 4 cups of water, and lemon juice.
4
Combine cubed dragon fruit and remaining 2 cups of water in a blender; blend until smooth.
5
Add dragon fruit mixture to the lemonade, stir to combine. Serve over ice.