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Dragon Fruit Mojito

June 13, 2016 By Phillip @ SouthernFATTY.com 6 Comments

Dragonfruit Mojito

Do you ever go out to a restaurant or event and try a dish or drink that you just have to recreate at home? I find myself in that situation pretty often. It’s a great excuse to have an extra nightcap. You kn0w… for research sake.

After tasting a unique margarita while browsing around Nashville in the summer heat wave, I decided to create my own twist dragon fruit (rawrrrr) recipe here.

Dragon Fruit Mojito Ingredients

If y’all follow my Instagram (you do, right? RIGHT?), you’ll see that I enjoy trying unique drinks when I am out and about around town. I’ve always been more of a sweet and citrus kinda fan. Same with candy, sweets, confections. I love that bit o’ tartness, backed by a hint of sweetness, that fruit gives.

I’ve made all kinds of juleps on the blog (inspired by a recent visit to Kentucky for Derrrrrrby Weekend – much, much more on that soon!), tons o’ bourbon-based cocktails, but not too many mojitos. It’s odd, because I drink my fair share (plus a few) during the summer months. It’s basically the only reason I grow fresh mint in my backyard.

Dragonfruit Mojito

So… If I am totally honest, I have to admit that when I go out, I don’t usually order cocktails at restaurants. Why? Because I’m a cheap ass. That’s why. I know that I make a mean cocktail at home, so why spend a nice penny to have someone else make one for me?

From time-to-time, I will give in and try something it it looks unique and tasty. This is where all of the inspiration for this post came from. I was out and about in the miserably hot sun a couple weeks ago and decided to pop into a bar for a moment. Full disclosure… I just wanted shade. It’s been a hog’s hair away from hitting 100F here in Nashville recently, and I. just. can’t. deal. with. it. Since I was inside, and decided that I probably wouldn’t be received well just standing under the A/C for an hour without at least buying a bar peanut, I decided to look at the drink menu. I saw a dragon fruit margarita on the menu. Ummm.. yes, please?! I’m pretty sure it’s science that drinking fruit on a hot day will instantly cool you off and give you tons of antioxidants or something. Science, y’all. Can’t go wrong there.

Dragonfruit Mojito

 

A mojito is the perfect canvas for exploring with lesser-known ingredients. You can throw just about any fruit into a glass full of rum and a bit o’ mint, and it will be glorious. I loved the incorporation of the dragon fruit, because it doesn’t have a super strong flavor profile. It’s more mild, almost like a kiwi has, I think. Perfectly balances with a splash of lime and a muddle of mint. Chilled to perfection, and you’ve got yourself a unique summer sipper.

Dragonfruit Mojito

Dragon Fruit Mojito
 
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Prep time
5 mins
Total time
5 mins
 
A dragon fruit, lime, white rum simple twist on the classic cocktail. Perfect for summer! From SouthernFatty.com.
Author: Phillip Fryman | SouthernFATTY.com
Recipe type: Drinks
Serves: 1 drink
Ingredients
  • 8 mint leaves
  • 1 teaspoon sugar (or 1.5 for sweeter)
  • 2 tablespoons dragon fruit
  • .5 oz lime juice, freshly squeezed
  • 2 ounces white rum
  • 1-2 ounces club soda
  • mint leaves, for garnish
  • sliced dragon fruit, for garnish
Instructions
  1. Place dragon fruit, mint leaves, sugar, lime juice in bottom of highball glass.
  2. Muddle to bruise mint leaves and break apart fruit.
  3. This will leave textured fruit seeds in the cocktail. If you prefer it without, puree dragon fruit and strain to use in place of whole fruit pieces.
  4. Add rum. Fill with crushed ice.
  5. Finish with club soda and a swizzle of a bar spoon to mix.
  6. Enjoy with mint and fruit garnish.
  7. Find more cocktails on SouthernFATTY.com!
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What’s your favorite summer time sipper?
Let me know below!

Filed Under: Beverages Tagged With: alcohol, cocktail, dragon fruit, fruit, mint, mojito, rum

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  1. Katie

    June 15, 2016 at 10:56 am

    this is going to be my summer drink for sure

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    • Phillip @ SouthernFATTY.com

      June 15, 2016 at 11:00 am

      Enjoy!

      Reply
  2. Kari Guastella

    June 14, 2016 at 10:52 am

    What a fun way to use a different kind of fruit!
    Kari
    http://www.sweetteasweetie.com

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    • Phillip @ SouthernFATTY.com

      June 14, 2016 at 10:56 am

      Pretty good!

      Reply
  3. Katheryn Messa

    June 14, 2016 at 12:02 am

    So unique! Sounds great

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    • Phillip @ SouthernFATTY.com

      June 14, 2016 at 12:04 am

      Enjoy!

      Reply

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