I don’t think there is anything better in the summertime than a cold margarita after a long, hot day. The tangy, sour, refreshing flavor is just something you can’t replicate with any other drink. Plus, a margarita is the PERFECT base drink to make into a million different combinations. Check out my spicy margarita recipe here!
For this week’s happy hour cocktail series installment, I wanted to make a twist on the classic lime margarita by adding dragonfruit. Check out the how to video over on my Instagram. This eye-catching fruit comes in two varieties-pink and white. I use the pink version for the actual margarita (mostly for the striking pink color) and the white variety to garnish.
You will have to make the dragonfruit juice a little ahead of time, but it doesn’t take long (maybe 10 minutes). This is a fun and colorful summer drink that adds a big punch of color and flavor. I love dragonfruit because the taste isn’t overwhelming and melds nicely with whatever it is put in. Let me know if you try this recipe and what you think!
Dragonfruit Margarita
Ingredients
- 2 oz tequila (anjeo or repasado)
- 1 oz Orange Liqueur or Tripe Sec
- 2 oz Margarita Mixer
- 2 oz Dragon Fruit Juice
Instructions
Dragon Fruit Juice
- Blend equal parts frozen dragon fruit and water until smooth
- Let mixture sit to allow frozen fruit to melt
- Once thawed, strain through a FINE mesh strainer into a small pitcher
Dragonfruit Margarita
- Add ice to a cocktail shaker and glass
- In the cocktail shaker, add all ingredients and stir to combine
- Pour margarita into glass and garnish with lime wedge and dragonfruit spear
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