An ice-cold starfruit refresher with gentle tropical tartness, clean sweetness, and a bright fruity aroma. Blend, strain, dilute, and pour over ice until it lands light and easy. Simple, direct, and unmistakably fresh.
Wash the starfruit, trim the dark tips, and remove any visible seeds. Cut into medium pieces; if any part is badly bruised, remove it so the drink does not turn bitter.
Blend the starfruit with most of the water for 45 to 60 seconds, until the fruit breaks down and the liquid smells fresh, tart, and tropical.
Strain the blended drink through a fine strainer and press the pulp gently. Add the remaining water and mix; it should be light, not thick or gritty.
Dissolve the brown sugar and add the lemon juice if you want a brighter edge. Serve over ice right away; it should be cold, clean, and gently tart.
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