I’m so bored with the same old juice routine like orange juice or pineapple juice. Today, I’ve decided to shake things up and go for something exotic with a tropical twist. Enter Dragon Fruit Juice, the game-changer that adds a unique and vibrant color and flavor to my usual juice blend.
And it’s not just about the taste. Dragon Fruit Juice comes with some fantastic benefits too. Did you know it’s loaded with prebiotics, essential vitamins, antioxidants, and fiber? With its low-calorie and high-fiber content, dragon fruit is a guilt-free addition to my juice. It’s also one of the best juices for my glowing skin.
Why settle for the ordinary when you can indulge in something extraordinary? Here’s how to make Dragon Fruit Juice:
Ingredients
- 2 dragon fruits peeled and diced
- 1/2 tsp honey adjust to taste
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 2 cups cold water or coconut water
- Ice cubes optional
- Mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
- In a blender, combine the diced dragon fruit and lime juice.
- Pour in the cold water or coconut water to the blender. Blend the mixture until smooth and well-combined.
- (Optional) For a smoother texture, strain the juice using a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth to remove seeds and pulp. This step is optional, you can skip it.
- Add honey to the mixture and adjust the sweetness according to your taste.
- Pour the chilled dragon fruit juice into glasses over ice cubes if desired.
- Add a touch of freshness by garnishing with mint leaves and enjoy.
Notes
If you have a juicer, you can use it to juice dragon fruit.
Red Dragon Fruit Juice
Ingredients
- 2 dragon fruits peeled and diced
- 1/2 tsp honey adjust to taste
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 2 cups cold water or coconut water
- Ice cubes optional
- Mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
- In a blender, combine the diced dragon fruit and lime juice.
- Pour in the cold water or coconut water to the blender. Blend the mixture until smooth and well-combined.
- (Optional) For a smoother texture, strain the juice using a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth to remove seeds and pulp. This step is optional, you can skip it.
- Add honey to the mixture and adjust the sweetness according to your taste.
- Pour the chilled dragon fruit juice into glasses over ice cubes if desired.
- Add a touch of freshness by garnishing with mint leaves and enjoy.
Notes
This is the basic Dragon Fruit Juice recipe. You can create your own version based on this by adding or removing your preferred ingredients. Here are some ideas you can try:
| Variations | Ingredients |
| Dragon Fruit Cranberry Juice | 2 dragon fruits – 1 cup cranberries – 3 cups water – 2 tsp honey |
| Dragon Fruit Mango Juice | 2 dragon fruits – 2 ripe mangoes – 1 cup water – 1 tsp honey |
| Dragon Fruit Pineapple Juice | 2 dragon fruits – 2 cups pineapple chunks – 1 cup water – 1 tsp honey |
| Dragon Fruit Ginger Juice | 2 dragon fruits – 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger – 3 cups water – 2 tsp honey |
| Cucumber Dragon Fruit Juice | 2 dragon fruits – 1 large cucumber – 1 lime – 3 cups water – 2 tsp honey |
| Dragon Fruit and Apple Juice | 2 dragon fruits – 3 apples – 1 tbsp lemon juice – 2 cups water |
| Dragon Fruit and Kiwi Juice | 2 dragon fruits – 4 kiwis – 2 cups water – 2 tsp honey |
