Dragonfruit Margarita

This unique twist on the classic margarita tastes as bright as it looks! Bold, sweet, and fruity - with dragonfruit, tart lime, and smokey tequila all shaken together and poured into one beautiful hot pink cocktail.

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What is a dragonfruit margarita and why you’ll love it

Let’s start with the base of this cocktail - the classic margarita. Consisting of tequila, lime juice, and simple syrup, the margarita is a classic in my book and definitely a go to cocktail for all occasions. It was invented around the 1930s in Mexico and has held popularity over the years for its simple ingredients and bold flavor.

A dragonfruit margarita is a margarita that has dragonfruit concentrate added to it, giving it a bright pink color and a little extra sweetness. Have you ever seen such a beautiful pink cocktail?

I bought this dragonfruit concentrate from Trader Joe’s on a whim and wasn’t immediately certain what to do with it until I realized it would make the perfect mixer for a cocktail!

FAQ

• What kind of glass should i use to serve a dragonfruit margarita?

  The standard margarita glass is best for frozen or blended margaritas. For a margarita on the rocks, I like to use a tumbler.

• Can I make a dragonfruit margarita blended instead of on the rocks?

  Absolutely! You just need a blender and a lot of ice. Instead of using the cocktail shaker, add all ingredients into the blender and use your margarita glass to measure out a cup of ice per serving and add that to the blender and blend together until chunks of ice become tiny like a slushie.

  Try chilling your glass in the freezer to help the drink stay frozen longer.

• Can I make a skinny dragonfruit margarita?

  Yes you can! I recommend swapping the simple syrup for orange juice or pineapple juice.

Helpful Kitchen Tools

• Margarita glass or tumbler

• Cocktail shaker

Ingredients

• 1.5 ounce tequila

• 1 ounce fresh lime juice (about half of a lime freshly squeezed)

• 1 ounce dragonfruit concentrate

• .5 ounce simple syrup

• 2 ounces water

• Ice

• Red dragonfruit slice for garnish (optional)
  

How to make a dragonfruit margarita

Fill a tumbler glass with ice and set aside.

Add tequila, lime juice, dragonfruit concentrate, water, and ice to a tumbler. Pop the lid on tight and shake for 1 - 15 seconds.

Pour into the tumbler glass and garnish with a slice of red dragonfruit. Enjoy!

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Author: Jessie Cagliero

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Dragonfruit Margarita

This unique twist on the classic margarita tastes as bright as it looks! Bold, sweet, and fruity - with dragonfruit, tart lime, and smokey tequila all shaken together and poured into one beautiful hot pink cocktail.

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Ingredients

• 1.5 ounce tequila
• 1 ounce fresh lime juice (about half of a lime freshly squeezed)
• 1 ounce dragonfruit concentrate
• .5 ounce simple syrup
• 2 ounces water
• Ice
• Red dragonfruit slice for garnish (optional)

Directions

1. Fill a tumbler glass with ice and set aside.
2. Add tequila, lime juice, dragonfruit concentrate, water, and ice to a tumbler. Pop the lid on tight and shake for 1 - 15 seconds.
3. Pour into the tumbler glass and garnish with a slice of red dragonfruit. Enjoy!

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