Mango Dragonfruit Citrus Refresher

# What You'll Need:

01 - 1 cup frozen dragonfruit (pitaya), cubed

02 - 1/2 cup frozen mango, cubed

03 - 1 cup unsweetened white grape juice

04 - 1 cup cold water

05 - 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

06 - 1 to 2 tablespoons simple syrup or agave syrup, to taste

07 - 1/2 cup diced fresh or frozen dragonfruit or mango

08 - Ice cubes as needed

01 - Combine frozen dragonfruit, frozen mango, white grape juice, cold water, and fresh lime juice in a blender. Blend until completely smooth.

02 - Pour the blended mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a pitcher to remove pulp and seeds.

03 - Taste the refresher base and add simple syrup or agave syrup to desired sweetness level. Stir thoroughly.

04 - Fill two large glasses with ice cubes and distribute diced dragonfruit or mango pieces evenly among them.

05 - Pour the refresher base over the ice in each glass until filled.

06 - Serve immediately with a straw for optimal enjoyment.

01 -

It tastes like a fancy café drink but costs a fraction of the price and takes less time than waiting in line.
The natural fruit flavors mean you're actually drinking something vibrant and nourishing, not just colored sugar water.
It's infinitely customizable—sweeten it more, add fizz, go herbal—whatever your mood calls for that day.

02 -

Do not skip the straining step unless you want a pulpy, grainy texture—the whole appeal of this drink is that silky, restaurant-quality clarity.
Frozen fruit is non-negotiable here because it gives you that cold, blended smoothness without watering the drink down with melted ice.

03 -

Squeeze your lime juice fresh—bottled lime juice tastes flat and misses the brightness that makes this drink sing.
If the drink separates or looks dull after sitting, give it a quick stir or brief blend to revive the color and texture.