Dragon Drink with Coconut Milk (Printable)

A tropical blend of dragon fruit, coconut milk, and citrus creates a vibrant, refreshing 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:

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 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, garnish with additional dragon fruit pieces or lime slice if desired, and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It looks like something from a high-end juice bar but takes about the time it takes to brew coffee.
  • The creamy coconut milk balances the bright fruit perfectly, and it's completely vegan without tasting like a compromise.
02 -
  • Do not use canned coconut milk unless you dilute it further—I learned this the hard way when my first batch turned into a thick sludge that tasted more like a coconut smoothie than a refreshing drink.
  • Taste before you finish blending; the sweetness level matters more here than in almost any other recipe because the fruit flavor is so delicate.
03 -
  • Start with less simple syrup than you think you need and taste incrementally—you can always add sweetness back, but you can't remove it once it's blended.
  • If you want a thinner, juicier drink, increase the water slightly; if you want it creamier and richer, add a touch more coconut milk.
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