How to make Mango Dragon Fruit Refresher (Better than Starbucks)

This mango dragon fruit refresher beats Starbucks hands down! Less sugar, better ingredients, and ridiculously simple to prepare.

This incredibly refreshing cocktail only requires three ingredients and a few minutes to prepare.

Why Is Mango Dragon Fruit Refresher Recipe So Delicious?

• There are no hidden sweets or secret syrups! To make this healthier version of a Starbucks staple, we utilize fruit juice and unsweetened dragon fruit powder.
• It’s quite simple to make! Anyone and I mean anyone, can make this refreshing drink. All you have to do is combine all of the ingredients and then pour your wonderful mango dragon fruit refresher over ice – that’s it!
• It is the ideal accent to any gathering! Make a huge pitcher of this delicious drink, then sit back and watch your friends and family enjoy it.

Important Ingredients

Dragon Fruit Powder — This drink’s trademark fiery pink color comes from dragon fruit powder. Pitaya, often known as dragon fruit, is a naturally delicious tropical fruit.

Because the powder is very concentrated, a little goes a long way in terms of flavor and color. As a result, even a small bag of dragon fruit powder will last a long time!

Mango Juice — The recipe’s other star, mango juice adds a lot of natural sweetness. You can also use mango puree for a sweeter cocktail — it’s entirely up to you!

Green Bean Coffee Extract – Green bean coffee extract is nearly flavorless, but it provides a decent caffeine boost.

If you prefer a caffeine-free mango dragon fruit refresher, simply omit the coffee extract from the recipe! Green bean coffee extract is available online and at some vitamin and health food stores.

Chef’s Advice

• For a creamier drink, add half a cup of coconut milk. At the Starbucks counter, coconut milk is a popular additive that you can simply make at home. This is my favorite option since the flavor of coconut makes it taste even more tropical!
• For a wonderful non-alcoholic frozen cocktail, combine your mango dragon fruit refresher with ice, frozen dragon fruit, and/or frozen mango. This alternative is especially tasty during the hot summer months as a refreshing way to chill down. It’s also a delicious frozen fruit smoothie that kids will enjoy.
• Make a big batch of this drink to last you all week! To make this, combine all of the juices and powders in a pitcher and refrigerate. Pour over ice and freeze-dried or frozen dragon fruit pieces when ready to drink.

Mango Dragon Fruit Refresher

Better than Starbucks, this mango dragon fruit refresher! Less sugar, better ingredients, and ridiculously simple to prepare. This incredibly refreshing cocktail only requires three ingredients and a few minutes to prepare.

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon dragon fruit powder
• 2 cups white grape juice
• ½ cup mango juice
• ½ teaspoon green bean coffee extract for caffeine, optional
• ice
• ¼ cup fresh, frozen, or freeze-dried dragon fruit cut into cubes if fresh

Equipment

• Pitcher
• Whisk
• Serving glasses

Instructions

1. In a large pitcher or dish, stir together the dragon fruit powder, white grape juice, mango juice, and green bean coffee extract.
2. Fill 4 cups with ice and fresh or freeze-dried dragon fruit pieces, then with the refreshing combination.

Notes

• Add a splash of rum or vodka for an adult version.
• 12 cup coconut milk to make it creamy

Nutrition Information

Serving: 1serving, Calories: 93kcal, Carbohydrates: 22g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 1g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1g, Sodium: 8mg, Potassium: 176mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 18g, Vitamin A: 10IU, Vitamin C: 15mg, Calcium: 16mg, Iron: 1mg, Net Carbs: 21g