Description
The Exotic Dragon Fruit Cocktail is a vibrant, tropical drink bursting with bright pink hues and refreshing flavors. Featuring sweet dragon fruit, zesty lime, and a splash of coconut water or rum, it’s the ultimate showstopper for summer parties or relaxing poolside sips. Light, fruity, and gorgeous — it’s as delicious as it looks. Keywords: dragon fruit cocktail, tropical cocktail, exotic drink, summer cocktail, pink cocktail
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup dragon fruit (fresh or frozen, preferably pink-fleshed)
- 2 oz white rum (or coconut water for a non-alcoholic version)
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- 1 oz simple syrup (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 cup coconut water
- Ice cubes
- Optional: splash of soda water for fizz
- Garnish: dragon fruit slices, lime wedges, mint sprigs
Instructions
- In a blender, combine dragon fruit, rum (or coconut water), lime juice, simple syrup, and coconut water.
- Blend until smooth.
- Fill a glass with ice cubes and pour the blended mixture over the ice.
- Top with a splash of soda water if desired.
- Garnish with a slice of dragon fruit, a lime wedge, and a mint sprig. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use pink-fleshed dragon fruit (pitaya) for the most vibrant color.
- Adjust sweetness by adding more or less simple syrup depending on the ripeness of your dragon fruit.
- You can substitute vodka for rum for a different flavor twist.
Nutrition
- Calories: 180 (with rum)
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
