As temperatures rise, it seems like an opportune time to indulge in a thirst-quenching drink. Mojitos are a delightful concoction of fresh mint leaves, tangy limes, a touch of sugar, rum, and specially crafted purée. The mint and limes are squashed together to release their natural juices and provide the drink with a fresh zing. I regard Mojitos as the quintessential spring cocktail, given their light and rejuvenating taste. While they are tasty as is, Mojitos offer the flexibility of adding a mix of fruits like dragon fruit for a unique flavor profile. This adaptability makes Mojitos an ideal beverage to relish on your own or serve to your friends throughout the balmy spring months.
I absolutely adore the beauty of a cool beverage, especially when it incorporates my favorite color. The mojitos are mixed with red dragonfruit, providing a stunning magenta shade. Not only does it evoke feelings of a spring sunset when presented, but it also offers a subtle tropical kiwi taste that complements the crushed lime and fresh mint from the garden.
Skinny Dragon Fruit Mojito
Ingredients
2oz white rum
1/2oz agave nectar
2oz MMM Dragon Fruit Purée
1oz of club soda
Garnish w/fresh mint spring
Instructions
- Thaw 1/4 cup of frozen dragon fruit.
- Add the thawed dragon fruit, 3-4 mint leaves, and dragon fruit syrup to the bottom of a cocktail shaker. Muddle the fruit and leaves.
- Add white rum, and lime juice to the smashed mixture.
- Add a handful of ice to the shaker. Then firmly place the lid on the cocktail shaker. Shake for 30 seconds.
- Strain the cocktail over ice using a mesh strainer.
- Top with MMM Dragon Fruit Purée .
- Garnish the cocktail with fresh mint leaves, lime wedges, or a slice of dragon fruit.
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