Description
A visually stunning Pink Dragonfruit Brazilian Lemonade blending fresh limes, vibrant pink pitaya, and sweetened condensed milk for a creamy, tropical, and refreshing summer drink.
Ingredients
3 medium limes, washed and quartered
1 1/2 cups frozen pink dragonfruit (pitaya) chunks
4 cups cold water
1/2 can (7 oz) sweetened condensed milk
2 cups ice cubes
Instructions
1. Add the quartered limes and cold water to a blender.
2. Pulse the mixture for 10 to 15 seconds to extract the lime juice without making it bitter.
3. Strain the liquid through a fine-mesh sieve into a large pitcher and discard the leftover lime solids.
4. Return the strained lime water to the blender.
5. Add the frozen pink dragonfruit chunks, sweetened condensed milk, and ice cubes.
6. Blend on high until smooth, frothy, and brightly pink, then serve immediately in chilled glasses.
Notes
Do not over-blend the limes in the first step to prevent the white pith from turning the drink bitter.
Using frozen pink dragonfruit (pitaya) creates a beautiful color and a thicker, slushie-like texture.
Substitute sweetened condensed coconut milk for a dairy-free tropical version.
Serve immediately over ice, as the drink can separate and turn bitter if stored.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Method: Blended
- Cuisine: Brazilian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 185
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg