If you love those vibrant pink mango dragonfruit lemonade refreshers from your favorite coffeehouse, you can now recreate that tropical, juicy flavor at home using our Mango (Dragon Fruit Lemonade) Flavoring.
This flavor delivers bright mango sweetness, exotic dragonfruit notes, and a citrus lemonade finish in one concentrated blend. Because it is oil-soluble, it requires a little technique to blend properly into beverages. Below are two easy methods to help you create a refreshing drink at home.
Option 1: Classic Refresher Style Using a Flavored Syrup
Since oil and water do not naturally mix, we first bind the flavor into a simple syrup.
Step 1: Make the Simple Syrup
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup water
Instructions:
- Heat water in a small saucepan.
- Stir in sugar until fully dissolved.
- Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
Step 2: Add the Flavor
- Add 3 to 6 drops of Mango (Dragon Fruit Lemonade) Flavoring to the warm syrup.
- Use a milk frother, immersion blender, or whisk vigorously to disperse the oil evenly.
- Allow syrup to cool completely before use.
Step 3: Build the Drink
In a glass filled with ice:
- 1 to 2 tablespoons flavored syrup
- 8 to 12 ounces cold water or sparkling water
- Optional squeeze of fresh lemon
Stir well before drinking. If slight separation occurs, simply stir again.
This method gives you a bright, fruity refresher-style drink with vibrant tropical flavor.
Option 2: Creamy Coconut Mango Dragonfruit Refresher
Oil-soluble flavors blend naturally into beverages that contain fat. Coconut milk works beautifully and creates a creamy tropical twist.
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup full-fat coconut milk
- 1/2 cup cold water or coconut water
- Ice
- 2 to 4 drops Mango (Dragon Fruit Lemonade) Flavoring
- 1 to 2 teaspoons honey or sugar (optional)
Instructions:
- Add coconut milk, water, sweetener, and flavoring to a shaker or blender.
- Shake or blend thoroughly until smooth.
- Pour over ice and serve immediately.
Optional additions:
- Splash of pineapple juice
- Frozen mango for a smoothie version
- Fresh lemon for extra brightness
This version stays blended longer because the natural fats in coconut milk help disperse the oil-based concentrate.
Why Only a Few Drops?
Our flavor concentrates are highly concentrated. You only need a few drops per serving to achieve full flavor. Starting low and adjusting upward ensures a smooth, balanced result without overpowering the drink.
Explore more ways to create custom beverages with Mango (Dragon Fruit Lemonade) Flavoring and bring coffeehouse-inspired drinks into your own kitchen.