This Mango Dragonfruit Refresher is a healthier, low-sugar, and vibrant homemade version of the popular Starbucks drink. It’s made with just a few simple ingredients—dragon fruit powder, mango juice, and optional caffeine—giving you that bright tropical flavor in every sip.
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Dragon fruit powder | 1 teaspoon |
| White grape juice | 2 cups |
| Mango juice | ½ cup |
| Green bean coffee extract | ½ teaspoon (optional, for caffeine) |
| Ice | As needed |
| Fresh/frozen dragon fruit | ¼ cup (cubed or freeze-dried) |
Instructions
- Mix the base: In a large pitcher or bowl, combine dragon fruit powder, white grape juice, mango juice, and green bean coffee extract (if using). Whisk until everything is well mixed.
- Serve over ice: Divide ice and fresh/frozen dragon fruit pieces between 4 serving glasses. Pour the juice mixture evenly over the ice.
- Customize:
- Creamy version: Add ½ cup of coconut milk to the pitcher for a tropical twist.
- Frozen mocktail: Blend the mixture with frozen mango and ice for a slushie-style refresher.
- Party batch: Mix a large quantity in advance and store it in the fridge.
Nutritional Info (per serving)
- Calories: 93
- Protein: 1g
- Fat: 1g
- Carbs: 22g
- Sugar: 18g
- Vitamin C: 15mg
- Iron: 1mg
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Final Tips
- Dragon fruit powder is highly concentrated. Start with a little—you can always add more.
- This recipe is caffeine-optional: you can easily skip the green coffee extract or use a non-caffeinated alternative.
- For a festive twist, add sparkling water or a splash of lemonade.