Dragonfruit Ginger Brazilian Lemonade
Dragonfruit Ginger Brazilian Lemonade is a creamy, refreshing electrolyte drink made with lime, ginger, coconut milk, and dragonfruit.
Ingredients
Brazilian lemonade
- 5-6 small limes peeled with a small 1 inch piece of peel reserved
- 1 inch piece fresh ginger peeled (sub 1/3 tsp powdered or grate it in if not using high speed blender)
- ½ cup full-fat coconut milk
- 4 cups water
- 1/4 cup maple syrup or raw honey adjust based on desired sweetness
Dragonfruit layer
- ½ cup frozen dragonfruit
- 1 tsp maple syrup for dragonfruit layer
- 1 tbsp coconut milk for dragonfruit layer
- 1/4 cup water
- Ice
Instructions
- Add peeled limes, ginger, coconut milk, water, and maple syrup to a blender.
- Blend in a high speed until smooth and creamy.
- If not using a high speed blender, you can strain when serving for a smoother texture.
- In a separate cup, mash dragonfruit with maple syrup and coconut milk.
- Fill a glass jar halfway with ice.
- Pour in the Brazilian lemonade mixture about 3/4's of the way.
- Top with the dragonfruit mixture.
- Stir gently before drinking and enjoy!
Serving & Storage
- Serve immediately over ice for the best flavor and texture.
- Store leftovers in a sealed glass jar in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.