Dragon fruit adds a bright pink color and sweet tropical taste to this refreshing cocktail.
This easy dragon fruit daiquiri recipe needs just four ingredients: white rum, dragon fruit, lime juice, and simple syrup.
The exotic dragon fruit creates an Instagram-worthy drink that looks impressive but takes only 5 minutes to make.
Its mild flavor pairs perfectly with rum and citrus in this modern twist on a classic daiquiri.
Anyone can make this show-stopping pink cocktail at home.
The recipe works with both fresh and frozen dragon fruit, making it simple to enjoy year-round when fresh dragon fruit isn’t in season.
Dragon Fruit Daiquiri Cocktail Recipe
Equipment
- Coupe or martini glass
- Knife and cutting board
Ingredients
- 2 oz white rum
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- 3/4 oz simple syrup
- 2 oz fresh dragon fruit cubed (about 1/4 medium dragon fruit)
- Ice for shaking
- Dragon fruit slice for garnish optional
Instructions
- Cut the dragon fruit in half and scoop out the flesh. Cut into small cubes.
- Add the dragon fruit cubes to a cocktail shaker and muddle until broken down into a pulp.
- Pour in the rum, lime juice, and simple syrup.
- Garnish with a thin dragon fruit slice if desired.
Notes
Tasting Notes
A Dragon Fruit Daiquiri offers a bright pink color that catches the eye. The drink presents a sweet-tart balance with tropical fruit notes at the forefront.
The first sip brings forward the fresh dragon fruit flavor, followed by a citrusy punch from the lime juice.
The white rum adds subtle vanilla and oak notes that blend smoothly with the fruit.
Key flavors:
- Dragon fruit: Sweet and mild
- Lime: Bright and zesty
- White rum: Clean and smooth
- Simple syrup: Balances tartness
The texture feels light and refreshing on the palate. Each sip ends with a clean finish that doesn’t leave any heavy aftertaste.
This cocktail works best when served ice-cold. The temperature helps maintain the crisp flavors and keeps the drink refreshing from start to finish.
Serving temperature: 35-40°F (2-4°C)
The garnish of fresh dragon fruit adds visual appeal and lets guests know what’s in their glass. A lime wheel provides an extra citrus aroma with each sip.
Substitute
Dragon fruit can be hard to find in some places. Pink dragonfruit gives the drink its bright color. White dragonfruit works too, and the taste will stay similar.
No dragonfruit? Try these options instead:
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Fresh fruits:
- Strawberries
- Raspberries
- Watermelon
- Prickly pear
The rum can be swapped with other spirits:
- White rum → vodka or light tequila
- Dark rum → aged tequila or bourbon
For a non-alcoholic version, use coconut water or lime soda. Add a splash of grenadine for color.
Fresh lime juice makes the best taste. But bottled lime juice works in a pinch. Simple syrup can be replaced with agave nectar or honey.
Want it frozen? Skip the ice cubes and use frozen dragonfruit chunks instead. This keeps the drink from getting watery.
