Description
A vibrant and refreshing mojito with a tropical twist from dragon fruit juice, perfect for sunny occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dragon fruit, pureed
- 3–4 fresh limes
- 10–12 fresh mint leaves + sprigs
- 2–3 oz white or light rum
- 1–1.5 oz simple syrup
- Sparkling water or club soda (to top)
- Crushed ice
- Optional: splash of elderflower liqueur or orange bitters
- Garnish: lime wheels, mint sprigs, dragon fruit seeds
Instructions
- Prep the dragon fruit by cutting it in half and scoop out about 1 cup of flesh.
- Make the dragon fruit juice base by straining the blended dragon fruit through a fine-mesh sieve.
- Muddle the mint and lime in a cocktail shaker with simple syrup.
- Combine the mixtures with dragon fruit juice, rum, and ice. Shake.
- Fill a glass with crushed ice and strain the contents into it.
- Garnish with mint, lime wheel, and a sprinkle of dragon fruit seeds.
- Serve immediately for the best flavor and fizz.
Notes
Always taste as you go, as dragon fruit can vary in sweetness. For added color, a pinch of beet powder can enhance the hue without changing the flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Cocktail
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: dragon fruit mojito, cocktail, refreshing drink, summer drink, vegan cocktail