Ingredients
Scale
For the Refresher Base:
- ½ cup mango juice or mango nectar
- ¼ cup white grape juice
- ½ cup cold water
- 1 teaspoon dragonfruit (pitaya) powder
- 1 tablespoon simple syrup (or to taste)
- 1 cup ice cubes
For Serving:
- 2 tablespoons freeze-dried dragonfruit pieces
- Additional ice as needed
- Fresh mango slices (optional garnish)
For Mango Dragonfruit Lemonade Variation:
- Replace water with lemonade for a tangy twist
Instructions
- Dissolve the dragonfruit powder: In a cocktail shaker or large jar, add the dragonfruit powder and a splash of the water. Whisk vigorously until the powder is completely dissolved with no clumps remaining. This step is crucial for a smooth drink.
- Add remaining liquids: Pour in the mango juice, white grape juice, remaining water, and simple syrup. Give it a quick stir to combine.
- Add ice and shake: Add about ½ cup of ice to the shaker. Secure the lid tightly and shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds until the mixture is well-chilled and slightly frothy.
- Prepare your serving glass: Fill a tall glass with fresh ice cubes and add the freeze-dried dragonfruit pieces, distributing them throughout the ice.
- Strain and pour: Pour the shaken refresher over the ice and dragonfruit pieces. If desired, strain through a fine mesh strainer for an ultra-smooth result.
- Garnish and serve: Add a slice of fresh mango to the rim if desired. Insert a straw and serve immediately while perfectly cold and refreshing.
- Stir and enjoy: Give the drink a gentle stir to distribute the dragonfruit pieces, then enjoy your beautiful homemade refresher!
Notes
- Adjust sweetness: Taste before serving and add more simple syrup if you prefer a sweeter drink. The sweetness of your juices will vary by brand.
- Make it creamy: Add a splash of coconut milk for a “Pink Drink” style variation.
- Enhance the color: If you want an even more vibrant pink, increase the dragonfruit powder to 1½ teaspoons.
- Batch prep: Make a larger quantity of the base (without ice) and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Fresh fruit option: Blend ¼ cup fresh or frozen mango chunks into the base for extra mango flavor and natural thickness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: No-Cook, Shaken
- Cuisine: American, Tropical Fusion
- Diet: Gluten Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 16 fl oz (1 drink)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 110
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0.5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg