Vibrant dragon fruit and lemon drink with chia seeds, lightly sweetened for a cooling, hydrating sip.
# What You'll Need:
→ Fruits & Juices
01 - 1 medium dragon fruit (pitaya), peeled and diced (about 1 to 1 1/4 cups diced)
02 - 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (approximately 3–4 lemons)
03 - 1/4 cup honey or agave or maple syrup, adjust to taste
04 - 3 cups cold water
→ Seeds
05 - 2 tablespoons chia seeds
→ Garnishes (optional)
06 - Lemon slices
07 - Fresh mint leaves
08 - Ice cubes
# How To Make It:
01 - Place diced dragon fruit, lemon juice, chosen sweetener and 2 cups cold water into a blender; purée until completely smooth.
02 - If a smoother, pulp-free finish is preferred, pour the purée through a fine-mesh sieve into a large pitcher, pressing gently to extract liquid.
03 - Add the remaining 1 cup cold water to the pitcher and stir to combine, tasting for balance.
04 - Stir in the chia seeds thoroughly, ensuring they are evenly dispersed in the liquid.
05 - Let the mixture rest for at least 10 minutes, stirring occasionally so the chia seeds swell and the beverage thickens slightly.
06 - Serve over ice in chilled glasses and garnish with lemon slices and mint leaves as desired; for a sparkling finish, replace up to half of the water with sparkling water just before serving.
