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    Dragonfruit Water

    May 24, 2021 · Updated: Apr 18, 2024 by Dee Dine · Affliate links disclosure.

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    Dragonfruit water is a refreshing drink, or aqua fresca, made from a sweet dragonfruit syrup with only 3 ingredients including exotic dragonfruit, also known as pitaya.

    glass of dragon fruit water with a straw


    This dragonfruit water made from a homemade dragonfruit syrup is easy to make with just 3 ingredients, and free of refined sugar and full of antioxidants. To learn more about how to eat dragonfruit, visit that post. This water is an infused water, but unlike my other infused water recipes or my detox waters, this one is based on a dragonfruit syrup, not a fruit, making it more of an agua fresca. 

    You can also add this dragonfruit syrup to my new Starbucks copycat drinks, Starbucks Dragon Drink and Starbucks Mango Dragonfruit Lemonade.

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    • Why You'll Love This
    • Syrup Ingredients
    • Step by Step Instructions
    • Mix the Water
    • Variations
    • Benefits of Dragonfruit Water
    • Ways to Use Syrup
    • More Water Recipes
    • 📖 Recipe

    Why You'll Love This

    Dragonfruit is exotic. Dragonfruit, also called pitaya, is a tropical fruit native to Central and South America. It has a vibrant pink or red skin with green scales, and inside either white or pink flesh speckled with small black seeds. The syrup is made by combining the flesh with water and juice to produce a syrup that can flavor the water but that can also be used in smoothies or on pancakes.

    Nutrition of dragonfruit. Dragonfruit is low in calories and high in fiber, making it an excellent choice for anyone looking to maintain a healthy weight. It's also packed with vitamins and minerals, including vitamin C, iron, and magnesium.

    Hydrating. Dragonfruit water is not only hydrating, it has a tropical flavor and the nutrients of the dragonfruit, creating a delicious and healthy beverage.

    Syrup Ingredients

    overhead of dragon fruit syrup ingredients
    • Dragon fruit pulp
    • Lime juice
    • Orange juice
    • Water

    See the recipe card at the bottom for full information on ingredients and quantities.

    Step by Step Instructions

    For more detail, visit the complete recipe at the bottom of this post, but here are general steps.

    Step 1: In a blender, blend up pink dragonfruit pulp, lime juice, orange juice and water.

    Step 2: Pour the mixture into a small pot, and simmer to reduce the syrup about one fourth. Chill and use this syrup to make the dragonfruit water or in other recipes (see ideas below).

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    Microwave instead of stovetop: You can also just blend all the dragonfruit ingredients and then microwave them for 1 minute, and possibly another 15 seconds, stirring in between. Your syrup will be thinner but a similar flavor.

    Mix the Water

    To make this refreshing dragonfruit drink in the pitcher here, put 2 tablespoons of the dragonfruit syrup into 8 ounces glass of water, ice, dragonfruit chunks and lime slices. Or make a pitcher-worth of a fun refreshing cooler. Drink chilled.

    Variations

    The dragon fruit water is refreshing and delicious and is the perfect base for variations. Try adding:

    • Muddle herbs - mint, rosemary, lemongrass, basil
    • Spices - powdered or fresh ginger
    • Tequila - for an alcoholic Agua Fresca
    a pitcher of dragon fruit water

    Benefits of Dragonfruit Water

    Hydration: This w is an excellent choice for anyone looking to stay hydrated. Because it's made with water, it's a great way to keep your body hydrated throughout the day.

    Rich in Antioxidants: Dragonfruit is packed with antioxidants, which can help to protect your body against damage from free radicals. Free radicals are unstable molecules that can cause cellular damage and contribute to the development of chronic diseases.

    Boosts Immune System: Dragonfruit is also rich in vitamin C, which is essential for a healthy immune system. Drinking dragonfruit water regularly can help to keep your immune system strong and protect you from illness.

    Aids in Digestion: Dragonfruit is high in fiber, which can help to promote healthy digestion. Drinking dragonfruit water regularly can help to keep your digestive system running smoothly.

    Ways to Use Syrup

    I have also poured this syrup on pancakes, crepes, mug cakes and into my fruit smoothies. My girls especially like sweetening infused water with it.

    And recently we blended it with raspberries, more dragonfruit and yogurt, and topped it with coconut cream and add chopped chunks of chocolate coconut bars.

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      How to Make Detox Water for Weight Loss and Wellness

    If you tried this recipe or any other recipe on my website, please leave a 🌟 star rating and let me know how it went in the 📝 comments below. Thanks for visiting!

    📖 Recipe

    glass of dragon fruit water with a straw

    Dragonfruit Water

    Created by Dee Dine
    Dragonfruit water is a refreshing drink, or aqua fresca, made from a sweet dragonfruit syrup with only 3 ingredients including exotic dragonfruit, also known as pitaya.
    5 from 9 votes
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 10 minutes mins
    Total Time 25 minutes mins
    Course Drinks
    Cuisine American
    Servings 10
    Calories 12 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    Pink Dragonfruit Syrup:

    • ⅓ cup pink dragonfruit (1 (3.5oz) packages - I used PitayaPlus brand found in supermarket freezer area, Or use fresh pink dragonfruits or pitaya, if available to you)
    • ¼ cup lime juice (juice of about 4 limes)
    • ¼ cup orange juice (juice of about 2 oranges)
    • ½ cup water

    Dragonfruit Water

    • 2 tablespoon pink dragonfruit syrup
    • 1 cup water
    • ½ cup ice
    • 1 lime Use slices and rind
    • white pitaya chopped
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    Instructions
     

    Make the Syrup

    • Blend up the pink pitaya or dragonfruit until creamy.
      If you use the frozen packages, let them thaw of course, before opening the packages. Add no more than 2 tablespoon of water to blender to help it blend.
      ⅓ cup pink dragonfruit
    • Put the blended mixture in a sauce pan, and simmer, bubbling it down about one-fourth the initial amount to thicken it.
      CONTINUE stirring the entire time and stop before it appears too dry. You want it to be pulpy and wet. This might happen very fast and it might not have reduced the mixture much, that's okay! It's better that you have more mixture, than a dry mixture stuck to the pan.
      OR see my directions to microwave instead of stovetop*
      ¼ cup lime juice, ¼ cup orange juice, ½ cup water, ⅓ cup pink dragonfruit
    • Once you have your pitaya reduced and thickened to your liking, take the pan off the stove and let it cool.
    • The syrup keeps about 3 days in an air-tight container in the refrigerator. Use it to flavor smoothies and infused water, and to pour on pancakes, waffles and crepes!

    Make Pink Dragonfruit Drink

    • Add a tablespoon of syrup to a glass of water, ice and sliced dragonfruit and lime slices. Drink chilled.
      2 tablespoon pink dragonfruit syrup, 1 cup water, ½ cup ice, 1 lime, white pitaya

    Other Uses of Syrup

    • Use syrup undiluted on pancakes as pancake syrup.
      Put a few teaspoons into smoothies or hot water or hot milk to make a hot pitaya tea or latte.

    Notes

    *Microwave instead of stovetop: You can also just blend all the dragonfruit ingredients and then microwave them for 1 minute, and possibly another 15 seconds, stirring in between. Your syrup will be thinner but a similar flavor.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 12kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 7mgPotassium: 34mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 1170IUVitamin C: 41.6mgCalcium: 113mgIron: 0.8mg
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

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    Comments

    1. Joanne says

      May 04, 2019 at 2:59 pm

      5 stars
      Lovely! Definitely will give this a try Dee.

      Reply
      • Dee Dine says

        May 04, 2019 at 3:54 pm

        That's great to read, Joanne, thank you! Dee xx

        Reply
    2. Ela says

      May 03, 2019 at 3:19 pm

      5 stars
      Looks so beautiful and refreshing, Dee! Love the pink color! 🙂
      Much love, Ela

      Reply
      • Dee Dine says

        May 04, 2019 at 3:53 pm

        Thank you so much Ela!

        Reply
    3. Camila says

      April 29, 2019 at 8:56 pm

      5 stars
      This looks so lovely! I am all for the pink 💟 and I love pitaya!!!😋💕

      Reply
      • Dee says

        April 30, 2019 at 10:58 am

        Camila! Thank you for the compliment! Dee xx

        Reply
    4. Nisha / Rainbowplantlife says

      May 24, 2018 at 6:07 pm

      This is such a fun and beautiful beverage, Dee! I love the girly pink vibes from the dragonfruit!

      Reply
      • Dee says

        May 26, 2018 at 5:56 pm

        Nisha, thank you so much! Dee xx

        Reply
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