Make your own tropical juice at home with this Dragon Fruit Juice recipe that is simple and delicious. The vibrant pink color comes from the flesh of this exotic fruit. No need for added sugar, just add some fresh lime to bring out the flavors. I’ve included instructions for using a juicer or a blender.

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Craving something naturally refreshing, slightly exotic, and packed with tropical vibes? This simple Fresh Dragon Fruit Juice is made with just two ingredients: vibrant dragon fruit and a squeeze of fresh lime.

No added sugar or fillers, just pure, naturally hydrating goodness. Whether you’re cooling off on a warm day or looking to mix up your usual juice routine, this beautiful pink drink is as nourishing as it is eye-catching.

While you may think of Dragon Fruits as reserved for tropical vacations, you can now make it at home for a beautifully refreshing juice that is chock full of vitamin C and other nutrients.

Recipe Steps

Step One

Cut the dragon fruit into chunks that fit your juicer or blender. Peel your lime and cut it too.

Step Two

Juicer method: Run the fruit through the juicer and collect the juice in a pitcher.

Step Three

Blender method: Add fruit, lime, and ½ cup water to a blender. Blend until smooth. Strain through a nut milk bag if you want a smooth juice, or skip straining for a thicker drink.

Step Four

Serve immediately and enjoy!

Dragon Fruit or Pitaya Juice?

Pitaya is the original name and often used when referring to the fruit from the Stenocereus genus, which tends to have a more sour flavor and is native to Central America.

Dragon fruit commonly refers to the sweeter varieties from the Hylocereus genus, which are more widely cultivated and sold globally, especially the vibrant pink and white-fleshed types. You can also find a yellow-skinned dragon fruit which acts as a natural laxative when consumed.

In most modern usage—especially in recipes, grocery stores, and juice bars—the terms dragon fruit and pitaya are used interchangeably to describe the same sweet, tropical cactus fruit.

Fun fact: Products labeled “pitaya smoothie” or “pitaya bowl” often use frozen pink-fleshed dragon fruit puree.

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Dragon Fruit Juice Recipe (Juicer or Blender)

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Make your own tropical juice at home with this Dragon Fruit Juice recipe that is simple and delicious. The vibrant pink color comes from the flesh of this exotic fruit. No need for added sugar, just add some fresh lime to bring out the flavors. I’ve included instructions for using a juicer or a blender.

  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 2

Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 1 fresh dragon fruit, peeled
  • 1 lime, peeled
  • 1/2 cup water (if using a blender)

Instructions

  1. Cut the dragon fruit into pieces that will fit through the feeding tube of a juicer. If you will be using a blender to make your juice, then cut your produce into smaller pieces than if you are using a juicer.
  2. If you are using a juicer, then run the fruit pieces through the juicer. Collect the juice in a pitcher and serve immediately.
  3. If you are using a food processor or blender, add the dragon fruit pieces and peeled lime to the base. Add about 1/2 cup of water. Blend or process on high for 20-30 seconds, or until the mixture is smooth.
  4. Then, pour the blended juice through a nut milk bag, squeezing it from the top down to drain the juice into a pitcher. Discard the collected pulp, or save it and use it for another purpose. Alternatively, don’t strain the juice as serve it as a blended drink instead!
  5. Serve the juice immediately.

Notes

  1. You can easily double or triple this recipe for more servings.
  2. Fresh juice is best served right after it’s made. But, it can be stored in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
  3. Fresh dragon fruit juice is best served chilled. You can refrigerate the produce before juicing or blending to ensure it’s chilled. Or, simply serve the juice over ice. 
  • Author: Carrie Forrest, MBA, MPH, CHN
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Juice
  • Method: Juicer or blender
  • Cuisine: Tropical
  • Diet: Vegan

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4 ounces
  • Calories: 74
  • Sugar: 16.5 g
  • Sodium: 7.2 mg
  • Fat: 0.2 g
  • Saturated Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 18.2 g
  • Fiber: 0.3 g
  • Protein: 0.9 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg

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About the Author: Carrie Forrest has a master’s degree in public health with a specialty in nutrition and is a certified holistic nutritionist. She is a top wellness and food blogger with over 5 million annual visitors to her site. Carrie has an incredible story of recovery from chronic illness and is passionate about helping other women transform their health. Send her a message through her contact form.