Dragon Drink with Coconut Milk (Printable)

A vibrant tropical blend featuring dragon fruit, coconut milk, and citrus for a creamy, 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 to 3 tablespoons simple syrup or agave nectar

→ Citrus

07 - 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lime juice

→ Ice

08 - 1 to 2 cups ice cubes

# How to Cook:

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

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • A deliciously fruit-forward vegan and gluten-free beverage.
  • Quick and easy to prepare in just 10 minutes, no cooking required.
  • Made with accessible ingredients blending tropical flavors and creamy coconut milk.
  • Customizable sweetness and color through simple syrup and fruit adjustments.
  • A refreshing, caffeine-free option or easily boosted with green tea.
02 -
  • Use refrigerated carton coconut milk for the best texture and flavor; avoid canned for its thickness.
  • Strain the blended drink through a fine mesh sieve if you prefer a smoother mouthfeel.
  • Adjust sweetness incrementally to keep the drink balanced and not overpoweringly sweet.
  • Substituting half the water with green tea adds a gentle caffeine boost and earthy notes.
  • Freeze additional fruit cubes to use as ice and prevent dilution.
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