Have fun with this fresh and fruity dragon fruit cocktail with vodka. Dragon fruit is in season, adding delicious flavors that combine perfectly with vodka.
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What is Dragon Fruit
Have you tried a dragon fruit? Perhaps you know it as a pitaya? Whatever you call it, you will find that it is hard to miss in the market because it is large and hot pink! These fruits are from Mexico and Asia, but you can usually find them during the summer here in markets.
You know I love to combine healthy components into my cocktail recipes, so it shouldn’t surprise you that this dragon fruit cocktail packs a healthy punch.
Don’t forget to check out my fancy drinks recipes; they are all delicious for happy hour.
You can make many things with dragon fruit, like this sweet and spicy Dragon Fruit Salsa. Don’t you think the way the dragon fruit looks in that salsa recipe almost looks like little dice?
The best way to eat a dragon fruit is to slice it in half and peel the thick skin off. You don’t want to eat the peel. This fruit grows cactus-like, and the outside is bitter and tough.
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This drink can be served on the rocks, straight up with a fun sugar rim, or frozen for those hot summer days. Any way you mix it, the flavor will impress your guests. If anything they will ask about the large hot pink fruit on the kitchen counter :-).
I love using my Vitamix when making my cocktails because it purees the whole fruit, making my drinks more nutritious than canned or bottled juices. Vitamix cocktails are made fresh; you can freeze the drinks into adult popsicles or slushies.
Many ask if Cointreau (orange liquor) is gluten free. Most orange liquor should be safe, but always double-check the labels.
Appetizers to serve with drinks:
- These gluten free fried cheese sticks make a great appetizer for happy hour!
- This hot cream cheese dip is a big crowd-pleaser!
- Need a pretty appetizer that is packed full of flavor? These gluten free stuffed mushrooms are perfect!
If you love vodka in cocktails, you can make fun drinks with vodka like this tasty Vodka Sour. Try this dragon drink if you want a nonalcoholic drink with dragon fruit.
Tools:
- Blender or Vitamix to blend the dragon fruit pulp.
- A bar set to strain the liquid if you are serving straight up.
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Dragon Fruit Vodka Cocktail
Ingredients
- 1 cup dragon fruit
- 2 limes
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 blood orange
- 3 ounces vodka
- 1 ounces orange liquor
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Instructions
- Remove the thick peel from the dragon fruit.
- Add dragon fruit, blood orange pulp, and lime juice to the Vitamix. Blend until smooth.
- Add honey and liquors. Blend quickly.
- Serve over ice, straight up, or add ice to the blender and serve frozen.
SPECIAL NOTE
Please know that every gluten free flour blend has a different starch to grain ratio. If you use a blend I didn’t test, my rule of thumb is to add more flour if your dough or batter is wet and add more liquid if the dough or batter is too dry!
Nutrition
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Such a unique drink. Dragon fruit is one of my favorite fruits mixed with vodka? Count me in! Appreciate the recipe.
I am so glad you enjoyed the recipe. Thank you!
Is there a way to make it sweeter?
Thanks
Hi David, I would add some simple syrup if you would like it a little sweeter.
Simply consolidate a balance of white sugar and water in a pan over medium intensity. Mix until the sugar completely breaks down into the water,