This is a vibrant and delicious lemonade made with amazing pink pitaya and of course lemon. It is the best summer drink.
There is no reason needed to serve lemonade. It is the most comforting and easy drink to make for just one or for a big crowd. This is great for any occasion, particularly the best one to beat the heat. Yes, for all summer parties and grilling parties, this is the best! Do not forget that this is the only drink that would be loved across all ages.
This lemonade is easy to make. Just like any lemonade. The only extra addition is the dragon fruit or pink pitaya. Pink pitaya has tons of nutrition. This fruit has amazing loads of vitamin c and flavonoids. This fruit helps in natural detox because of the huge quantities of antioxidants this fruit has. It also helps in improving gut health and overall health and immunity. Plus, this adds a vibrant color to the food. Fresh or frozen fruit can be used. The nutrition profile of this fruit along with versatile lemon makes this drink a powerhouse of vitamin C drink that helps in overall immunity while quenching thirst.
There is nothing comforting like a glass of cold lemonade on a hot day. It doesn't matter whether it is plain old lemonade or flavor added one. The extra added flavors give an extra flavor to the classic one. Lemonade is forgiving that it takes up flavor additions and the married flavors shine through. We love making different flavors of lemonade and this Nannari Sarbath, a lemonade/limeade made with sarasaparilla extract, has loads of childhood memories and it is one of the street food/drink in India. The acidic lemon gives a wonderful opportunity to learn the science of acids and bases or the pH with the butterfly pea flower. This color changing lemonade will be a superhit with kids and a wide array of drinks can be made based on this idea.
Basil seeds aka sabja seeds or tukmaria is a natural coolant. It absorbs water and becomes a jelly that can be topped on drinks. It is a common addition in lemonade or any other thirst quenchers like this Nannari Sarbath. This is also added to falooda, a monster dessert drink. Check here for addictive faloodas from the blog. These seeds are available in Indian grocery shops. In case you can't find it, chia seeds can be used instead.
Welcome to #LemonWeek 2022 hosted by Lynn from Fresh April Flours and Rebecca from Devour Dinner. This week is sponsored by Rodelle and La Tourangelle. I may have received product samples from these sponsors to help in the creation of my recipes. All opinions are my own. Come join me and my fellow Lemon Week bloggers as we bring you recipes from appetizers to drinks to entrées and desserts!
Check out the amazing prizes you can win in our #LemonWeek Giveaway!
Prize #1: Rodelle Prize Pack
Rodelle Prize Pack includes:
- 2 count Gourmet Madagascar Vanilla Beans
- 2oz Almond Extract
- 4oz Natural Baker’s Extract
- 4oz Vanilla Paste
- 8oz Gourmet Vanilla Extract
- 25oz Organic Baking Cocoa
Prize #2: La Tourangelle Prize Pack
La Tourangelle Prize Pack includes:
Ingredients
Serves 2 to 4
Lemon juice - 1/2 cup
Water - 1.5 to 2 cups plus 1/3 cup
Sugar - 1/2 cup
Dragon fruit - 1/2 cup, fresh or frozen
Basil seeds/tukmaria - 1.5 tsp
Ice cubes
Mint for garnish
Method
Make a simple syrup by heating sugar and half cup water until it dissolves. Let it cool.
Soak the basil seeds in water for 10 minutes.
Add the cooled syrup, lemon juice, water, and dragon fruit. Blend well.
Add ice cubes to the serving glasses, pour the lemonade. Top with some soaked basil seeds. Garnish with mint and serve.
Friday #LemonWeek Recipes
- Lemon Poppy Seed Loaf by Fresh April Flours
- Grilled Chicken Piccata by Palatable Pastime
- Creamy Lemon Smoothie Recipe by Blogghetti
- Gluten Free Lemon Bars by Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
- Lemon Tarragon Salmon by Art Of Natural Living
- Meyer Lemon Vanilla Shortbread Cookies by Karen’s Kitchen Stories
- Lemon Poppy Seed Thumb Print Cookies by Cheese Curd In Paradise
- Lemon Pasta by Devour Dinner
- Lemon Blueberry Cookies by Best Cookie Recipes
- Lemon Tea Bread by The Freshman Cook
- Homemade Lemon Cake by Simply Inspired Meals
- Italian Lemon Ricotta Cake by The Fresh Cooky
- LLemony Shrimp Pasta by A Day In The Life On The Farm
- Rosemary Watermelon Lemonade by The Spiffy Cookie
- Lemon Crumb Muffins with Lemon Glaze by An Affair From The Heart
- Lemon Poppy Seed Cake by Kathryn’s Kitchen Blog
- Ina Garten's Lemon Chicken by Jen Around The World
- Lemon Ice Cream by Lemon Blossoms
- Lemon Sour Cream Pound Cake by Home Cooked Harvest
- Grilled Lemon Pizza by That Recipe
- Lemon Meringue Cheesecake by The Redhead Baker
- Oven Baked Lemon Pepper Chicken and Gnocchi by Jonesin’ For A Taste
Sue Lau says
I've been growing a dragonfruit but it has yet to produce fruit. I'll save this recipe for when it does.
Sue Lau says
I've been growing a dragonfruit but it has yet to produce fruit. I'll save this recipe for when it does.
Lisa says
This drink sounds absolutely amazing and delicious
Lisa says
This drink sounds absolutely amazing and delicious
Lisa says
This drink sounds absolutely amazing and delicious
Anonymous says
I love how refreshing this looks
Anonymous says
I love how refreshing this looks
Anonymous says
I love how refreshing this looks
Lynn April says
Sounds like a perfect drink for summer!!
Karen says
That sounds delicious. I love dragon fruit.
Tristin says
The flavors here sound so interesting, this is definitely a must try drink!
Hezzi-D says
This sounds sweet and tart and perfect for summer.
A Day in the Life on the Farm says
This is so refreshing looking and I happen to have some dragonfruit in my freezer.
Kathleen The Fresh Cooky says
I learn something new every time I see something on your blog! Love anything dragon fruit, because for one, such a fun name, two, such beautiful colors and three, what a gorgeous and healthy lemonade!
Simply Inspired Meals says
Beautiful colors, very bright and summery.
Grace says
Summer always has great drink recipes. YUM!
Grace says
Summer always has great drink recipes. YUM!
Rebecca says
Wow, what a fun drink!
Rebecca says
Wow, what a fun drink!
Anonymous says
I love dragonfruit--this is just beautiful!
Anonymous says
I love dragonfruit--this is just beautiful!