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Refreshing Copycat Starbucks Mango Dragonfruit Lemonade Refresher Recipe Made Easy

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A vibrant and refreshing homemade version of Starbucks’ Mango Dragonfruit Lemonade Refresher, combining mango juice, dragonfruit powder, fresh lemon juice, and sparkling water for a sweet-tart, fizzy summer drink.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (240 ml) mango juice or mango puree
  • 1 cup (240 ml) freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon freeze-dried dragonfruit powder
  • ½ cup (120 ml) simple syrup (equal parts sugar and water)
  • Ice cubes
  • Sparkling water or club soda (about ¼ cup or 60 ml per glass)
  • Optional: mint leaves for garnish
  • Optional: edible flowers or dragonfruit slices for garnish

Instructions

  1. Make the simple syrup by combining ½ cup (120 ml) sugar with ½ cup (120 ml) water in a small saucepan. Warm over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves completely. Let cool to room temperature.
  2. In a pitcher, pour 1 cup (240 ml) mango juice or mango puree and 1 cup (240 ml) freshly squeezed lemon juice. Stir gently to combine.
  3. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon freeze-dried dragonfruit powder into the pitcher. Whisk briskly to dissolve and evenly distribute the color and flavor.
  4. Pour in ½ cup (120 ml) cooled simple syrup. Taste and adjust sweetness if desired.
  5. Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the mango dragonfruit lemonade base over the ice, filling glasses about ¾ full.
  6. Top each glass with about ¼ cup (60 ml) sparkling water or club soda. Stir gently to combine without losing the bubbles.
  7. Garnish with a sprig of mint or a slice of dragonfruit if desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

Use fresh lemon juice for best brightness. Whisk dragonfruit powder immediately to avoid clumps. Prepare base ahead and refrigerate for deeper flavor. Pour sparkling water gently to preserve fizz. For a frozen version, blend with ice cubes. Substitute simple syrup with natural sweeteners for lower sugar.

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