Dragon Drink with Coconut Milk (Printable Version)

A tropical blend of dragon fruit, coconut milk, and citrus for a refreshing vibrant beverage.

# Ingredient List:

→ Fruit

01 - 1/2 cup freeze-dried dragon fruit pieces or 3/4 cup fresh dragon fruit, diced
02 - 1/2 cup strawberries, hulled and sliced

→ Liquids

03 - 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk from carton
04 - 1 cup cold water
05 - 1/2 cup white grape juice

→ Sweetener

06 - 2-3 tablespoons simple syrup or agave nectar

→ Citrus

07 - 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lime juice

→ Ice

08 - 1-2 cups ice cubes

# How-To Steps:

01 - Combine dragon fruit, strawberries, coconut milk, cold water, grape juice, and lime juice in blender. Process until smooth and vibrant in color.
02 - Taste beverage and add simple syrup or agave nectar to desired sweetness level. Blend briefly to incorporate thoroughly.
03 - Fill two large glasses with ice cubes, distributing evenly.
04 - Pour blended mixture over ice, passing through fine mesh sieve if smoother texture is preferred.
05 - Stir gently and garnish with additional dragon fruit pieces or lime slice. Serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It looks like pure magic in a glass, which honestly makes you feel like you've got your life together even on lazy days.
  • Takes exactly 10 minutes, meaning you can make it faster than most people decide what to drink.
  • Tastes like a fancy café splurge but costs about a quarter of the price.
02 -
  • Canned coconut milk will make this thick and heavy—carton coconut milk from the refrigerated section is the only way to get that smooth, drinkable consistency.
  • Blend everything together first, then taste and adjust sweetness, because adding sugar after you've already blended means extra blending and a warm drink.
03 -
  • Blend everything together before adding sweetener, then taste and adjust—this saves you from over-sweetening and needing to re-blend.
  • Freeze some of the blended mixture in ice cube trays, then use those cubes instead of regular ice so the drink doesn't dilute as you drink it.
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