Refreshing Dragon Drink Copycat Recipe Easy Creamy Coconut Milk Version
A creamy and refreshing tropical drink made with dragon fruit, creamy coconut milk, and iced green tea. This easy copycat recipe delivers a vibrant pink, naturally sweet beverage perfect for warm afternoons.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: Fusion
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh or frozen dragon fruit, peeled and chopped
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) full-fat canned coconut milk
- 1 cup (240 ml) unsweetened iced green tea, brewed and chilled
- 1 to 2 tablespoons simple syrup (made from equal parts sugar and water) or honey/maple syrup to taste
- 1 cup ice cubes (about 150 g)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice (optional)
Instructions
- Brew 2 green tea bags in 1 cup (240 ml) of hot water for about 5 minutes. Let it cool completely.
- Peel and chop about 1 cup (150 g) of fresh dragon fruit into chunks. If using frozen, use straight from the freezer.
- Make simple syrup by combining 1/4 cup (50 g) sugar and 1/4 cup (60 ml) water in a small saucepan. Heat until sugar dissolves, then cool. Alternatively, use honey or maple syrup.
- In a blender, combine dragon fruit chunks, 1/2 cup (120 ml) creamy coconut milk, 1 cup (240 ml) chilled green tea, 1 to 2 tablespoons simple syrup, and 1 cup ice cubes.
- Add 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice if desired.
- Blend on high for about 30 seconds until smooth and creamy with some texture from the dragon fruit.
- Taste and adjust sweetness or thickness by adding more syrup, green tea, or coconut milk as needed.
- Serve immediately in a clear glass with a straw and optional lime wedge garnish.
Notes
Use full-fat canned coconut milk for best creaminess and vibrant color. Adjust sweetness lightly as dragon fruit is naturally sweet. For a colder drink, freeze dragon fruit chunks ahead. Pulse ice first if blender is not powerful. Avoid peeling dragon fruit too thinly to prevent bitter taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass (about 12 oz
- Calories: 175
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 20
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 2
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