Exotic Dragon Fruit Splash: A Flavorful Fusion of Tropical Delight

Ingredients

• 1 cup water
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup fresh or frozen dragon fruit (sliced)
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 pinch salt

Instructions

1. In a small saucepan, combine the water and granulated sugar over medium heat. Stir occasionally until the sugar completely dissolves, creating a simple syrup.
2. Add the slices of dragon fruit to the saucepan and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Cook for about 10 minutes, allowing the dragon fruit to infuse its flavor into the syrup.
3. Remove the saucepan from heat and let it cool for a few minutes.
4. Once cooled, add the lemon juice, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt to enhance the flavor profile.
5. Using a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth, strain the syrup into a clean bottle or jar, discarding the dragon fruit solids.
6. Allow the syrup to cool completely before sealing the bottle.