Dragon Fruit Margarita
Add a vibrant twist to your margaritas with dragon fruit juice. Bursting with exotic flavor and natural sweetness, it's the perfect ingredient to elevate your cocktail game.
Ingredients:
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2 oz dragon fruit juice
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1 ½ oz silver tequila
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1 oz lime juice
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½ oz triple sec
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½ oz simple syrup (adjust to taste)
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Ice cubes
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Dragon fruit slices and lime wedges for garnish
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Salt (optional) for rimming the glass
Instructions:
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Rim the glass: If desired, rim the rim of a margarita glass with salt. Rub a lime wedge around the rim of the glass, then dip the rim into a plate of salt to coat it. Set aside.
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Mix the ingredients: In a cocktail shaker, combine the dragon fruit juice, silver tequila, lime juice, triple sec, and simple syrup. Add a handful of ice cubes to the shaker.
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Shake: Secure the lid on the shaker and shake vigorously for about 15-20 seconds to chill the mixture thoroughly.
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Strain and pour: Using a cocktail strainer, strain the margarita mixture into the prepared glass filled with ice.
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Garnish: Garnish the margarita with a slice of dragon fruit and a lime wedge on the rim of the glass.
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Serve: Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing Dragon Fruit Margarita!
Feel free to adjust the amount of simple syrup based on your preferred level of sweetness. You can also adjust the amount of dragon fruit juice or tequila to suit your taste preferences.
Cheers!