Description
An iced dragon fruit mango refresher is an artisanal, fruit-forward cold drink. It is crafted by blending real dragon fruit and diced mango together with chilled coconut water, freshly squeezed citrus juice, natural liquid sweeteners, and sparkling water poured over ice. Commercial fruit juices often rely heavily on high-fructose corn syrups, artificial colors, and chemical preservatives. In contrast, this homemade blend highlights the natural flavors and vivid pigments of genuine tropical produce.
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh or frozen dragon fruit, diced
- ½ cup ripe mango, diced
- 1 cup cold coconut water
- ½ cup cold sparkling water
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1–2 tsp honey or simple syrup, optional
- 1 cup ice
- Fresh mango or dragon fruit slices, for garnish
- Fresh mint, optional
Instructions
- Add the dragon fruit, mango, coconut water, lime juice, and honey to a blender.
- Blend until smooth.
- Fill two glasses with ice.
- Pour the fruit mixture evenly between the glasses.
- Top each glass with sparkling water and gently stir.
- Garnish with fresh mango, dragon fruit, and mint.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
For the best flavor, use ripe, sweet mango and chilled dragon fruit. Adjust the sweetness to your taste and serve immediately over plenty of ice. You can also add extra lime juice or sparkling water for a brighter, more refreshing finish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 120 kcal
Keywords: Dragon fruit mango iced drink, homemade pitaya mango refresher, tropical dragon fruit refresher, iced mango pitaya mocktail