Dragon Fruit Coconut Drink (Print View)

Tropical blend with dragon fruit, coconut milk, and citrus delivers a vibrant, refreshing drink.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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

# Step-by-Step Directions:

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

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Ready in just 10 minutes with minimal effort and no cooking required
  • Naturally vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free, making it accessible to many dietary preferences
  • Beautiful tropical color that's perfect for Instagram-worthy photos
  • Easily customizable sweetness and flavor intensity to suit your taste
  • Uses simple, accessible ingredients available at most grocery stores
  • Refreshing and hydrating with real fruit instead of artificial flavors
02 -
  • Freeze-dried dragon fruit is often more affordable and accessible than fresh, and it provides a more intense color and flavor
  • Always taste before adding all the sweetener—the natural sweetness of your fruit and juice can vary greatly
  • Use refrigerated carton coconut milk, not canned, for the proper consistency
  • Blend the mixture thoroughly for at least 30 seconds to ensure all ingredients are fully incorporated
  • For meal prep, you can blend the base mixture ahead and store it in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours, though the color may fade slightly
  • If you want a pinker hue, strawberries are your secret weapon—add more for deeper color
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