Mango Dragonfruit Lemonade

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This homemade mango dragonfruit lemonade is absolutely delicious, super refreshing, and oh so easy to make! You only need four ingredients and five minutes to make it — so you may never go to a Starbucks again!

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Side view close up of three glasses filled with bright pink mango dragonfruit lemonade, garnished with a lemon slice.

Why You’ll Love this Recipe

This drink is absolutely perfect for a warm day because it’s nice and frosty when served over ice.

Yes, it’s a copycat recipe, but don’t expect it to be exactly the same, because this one is made with cleaner ingredients. A win win, that’s for sure.

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It’s a refreshing drink, especially alongside a sweet snack like chocolate covered apple slices or lemon cookies.

This drink is much more affordable than a Starbucks mango dragon fruit lemonade. Save yourself some money by making your favorite Starbucks refreshers at home!

Happy Kitchen Secrets

Here are my important mom-tested cooking tips for making this recipe! I’ve made this countless times to save you from a failed attempt.

Make this drink more like a smoothie by straining the Dragonfruit mixture through a fine mesh sieve before adding it to a glass.
Wanna serve this at a party? Make a big batch and put it in a large pitcher. Then have some separate glasses and ice and pour over ice and enjoy!
For best results, use fresh squeezed lemon juice instead of bottled. It will have brighter, more fresh and tart flavor.

Ingredient Notes

With just a few ingredients, this lemonade recipe is pretty simple to make.

What is Dragonfruit

Dragonfruit is a super special ingredient that gives this drink the most GORGEOUS, vibrant pink color. It’s creamy, mellow and mildly sweet. The flavor reminds it reminds me a bit of a pear or cantaloupe, with the texture of kiwi.

In this recipe, we use whole Dragonfruit, so you’ll get to experience the full effect. If you haven’t tried it before, you’re in for a treat!

Recipe ingredients on a marble board labeled: mango juice, white grape juice, dragonfruit, and lemon.

Here’s what you’ll need to make this recipe:

Dragonfruit: To keep this budget friendly, I buy a big bag of frozen Dragonfruit from Costco or Kroger instead of buying a bag of expensive dragon fruit powder, like what Starbucks uses. You can usually find fresh dragon fruit in larger grocery stores too, but it’ll cost more. If you’re having trouble locating it, it’s sometimes labeled as Pitaya.
mango juice: Look for 100% mango juice for the best flavor. It’s sometimes called mango nectar, which may make it easier to find.

How to Make Mango Dragonfruit Lemonade

Let’s make this delicious lemonade!

First, add the fruit to your blender. I find it works best when the frozen fruit has softened a bit and isn’t straight out of the freezer. To help it move through the blades, add the lemon juice for a bit of extra liquid.

Process collage showing dragonfruit and lemon juice added to the blender, then mixed into a liquid.

Next, fill your glasses with ice cubes. Pour the blended dragonfruit and lemon mixture into each glass.

Add white grape juice and mango juice to each glass, and give it a stir with a straw or spoon. Optionally, you can top off the glass with unflavored seltzer to give it a little fizz.

Last, garnish with a slice of lemon, and you’re in business! Enjoy!

Top down close up of the finished drink.

Make Ahead Instructions

Mix together the Dragonfruit, lemon juice, mango juice, and white grape juice and store in the refrigerator up to a day in advance. It stores great! Pour the mixture over ice just before serving. I don’t recommend storing leftovers that have already been served over ice because the ice will melt and water it down.

You can pair the lemonade with copycat Starbucks treats too. Iced lemon pound cake would be so yummy with this refresher. Even serve this at parties with appetizers like air fryer chicken wings.

Close up side view of the mango dragonfruit lemonade on a wooden board.

FAQ

Does mango dragonfruit lemonade have caffeine?

My homemade recipe does not contain caffeine. The Starbucks version uses green coffee bean powder which contains caffeine. But this recipe is not caffeinated, making it great for children, adults, and any time of day!

Which version is better for you?

This drink is slightly lower in calories and higher in fiber than the Starbucks version. This recipe is also made with whole pieces of dragonfruit instead of powdered dragonfruit, and it’s made with 100% juice and contains no added sugar.

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Now all that’s left to do is to start pouring! If you make this recipe, I’d love to hear about your experience making it. Leave a comment below or tag me on Instagram @cookathomemom.