Recharge Recipe

Prepare fruit

If using fresh dragon fruit, peel and dice until you have 1 cup. For a colder, slushier texture, use 1 cup frozen dragon fruit cubes in addition to the fresh fruit.

Blend base

In a blender add diced dragon fruit, frozen dragon fruit cubes, 1 cup chilled coconut water, and 1 cup cold-brewed black tea (lightly caffeinated). Blend on high until smooth and uniformly colored, about 30–45 seconds. The mixture should be pourable but slightly thick.

Incorporate elderberry

Add 2 tablespoons elderberry syrup to the blender and pulse twice to combine. Taste for balance; elderberry will add tart, floral notes and a hint of color—adjust in next step if needed.

Add 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice to brighten flavors. If you prefer sweeter, add 1 teaspoon agave syrup or simple syrup. Blend briefly (5–10 seconds) to fully incorporate. Taste and adjust lime or sweetener to your preference.

Prepare serving glass(es) by filling with crushed ice (about 1 cup per serving).

Pour the blended Recharge mixture over the crushed ice, leaving a little headspace for garnish. If the blend is too thick, thin with up to 2 tablespoons additional coconut water per serving until desired consistency is reached.

Garnish each glass with a mint sprig and a thin lime wheel on the rim. Serve immediately with a straw and stirrer so the elderberry flavor remains distributed.

Optional: For a layered look, pour elderberry syrup (reserved 1/2 teaspoon) slowly down the inside edge of the glass after pouring the beverage to create a subtle color gradient.