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    Home » Recipes » Cocktail Recipes

    Dragon Fruit Cocktail with Vodka

    Published: Jun 1, 2017 · Modified: Sep 2, 2020 by Sandi Gaertner · 16 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links

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    Have fun with this fresh and fruity dragon fruit cocktail with vodka. Dragon fruit is in season, and it adds delicious flavors that combine perfectly with vodka.

    Don't forget to check out my fancy drinks recipes, they are all delicious for happy hour.

    The top view of a dragon fruit vodka cocktail. Dragon fruit garnishes each glass and a juiced lime is in the background.

    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.

    Dragon fruit sitting on a cutting board.

    Dragon fruit is high in vitamin B, vitamin C; and minerals including calcium, iron, and phosphorus. It has numerous health benefits, but honestly, I enjoy dragon fruit because it tastes good :-).

    You can make a lot of 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 look 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. There are fun drinks you can make with dragon fruit like this dragon fruit mojito.

    glasses of dragon fruit vodka cocktails. Each glass has a slice of dragon fruit as a garnish.

    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 I make my cocktails because it purees the whole fruit, making my drinks more nutritious than using canned or bottled juices. Vitamix cocktails are made fresh, and you can even freeze the drinks into adult popsicles or slushies.

    Appetizers to serve:

    • These gluten free fried cheese sticks make a great appetizer to serve at 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!

    Tools:

    1. Blender or Vitamix to blend the dragon fruit pulp.
    2. A bar set to strain the liquid if you are serving straight up.

    Dragon Fruit Vodka Cocktail

    Sandi Gaertner
    Deliciously fruity dragon fruit vodka cocktail recipe.
    5 from 4 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Total Time 5 mins
    Course Cocktail Recipes
    Cuisine American
    Servings 2 drinks
    Calories 240 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 cup dragon fruit
    • 2 limes
    • 1 teaspoon honey
    • 1 blood orange
    • 3 ounces vodka
    • 1 ounces orange liquor

    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.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1gCalories: 240kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 2gFat: 1gSodium: 7mgFiber: 5gSugar: 19g
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    Comments

    1. katerina @ diethood.com

      June 08, 2017 at 3:56 am

      YES, please!! This cocktail is amaazing!!

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      • Sandi Gaertner

        June 08, 2017 at 11:50 am

        Anytime Katerina 🙂

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    2. Dorothy at Shockingly Delicious

      June 07, 2017 at 7:33 pm

      What a fun, summery drink! Love that you used dragon fruit!

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      • Sandi Gaertner

        June 08, 2017 at 11:49 am

        Thank you Dorothy 🙂

        Reply
    3. Jennifer

      June 07, 2017 at 3:44 pm

      This flavor looks interesting! I love dragon fruit but never tried in a cocktail! 😀

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      • Sandi Gaertner

        June 08, 2017 at 11:50 am

        Thank you so much Jennifer 🙂 Dragon fruit is definitely fun to use.

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