Dragon Fruit Daiquiri Cocktail Recipe
This tropical cocktail combines fresh dragon fruit with rum and lime juice for a bright pink drink that tastes as good as it looks.
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Hawthorne strainer
- Fine-mesh strainer
- Jigger or measuring tool
- Muddler
- 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.
- Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for 10-15 seconds.
- Double strain through a Hawthorne strainer and fine-mesh strainer into a chilled coupe glass.
- Garnish with a thin dragon fruit slice if desired.
Notes
Store leftover dragon fruit in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. The cocktail tastes best when made with fresh fruit.
For a frozen version, blend all ingredients with 1 cup of ice instead of shaking.
The drink should be a vibrant pink color. If using white-fleshed dragon fruit, add 1-2 drops of red food coloring to achieve the signature pink hue.