The Dragon Fruit Mojito

About The Dragon Fruit Mojito

The Dragon Fruit Mojito is an Empire Mixology original that reimagines the iconic Cuban cocktail with a vibrant, tropical flair. This refreshing creation combines fresh mint, lime juice, and white rum with the exotic sweetness and striking color of dragon fruit purée. Lightly sweetened and topped with sparkling soda water, the Dragon Fruit Mojito is both visually stunning and irresistibly smooth—offering a balance of herbal coolness and tropical fruit that makes it perfect for summer soirées, rooftop gatherings, or anytime you want to impress with something uniquely bold and refreshing.

Ingredients:

  • 1 Dragon Fruit

  • 2 Lime Wedges

  • 2 Lime Wheels

  • 7-8 Mint Leaves

  • 2.5 oz. Silver Rum

  • 1 oz. Simple Syrup

  • Lemon-Lime Soda

Cocktail Profile

  • Rating:       4.5 Stars

  • Served:      On the Rocks

  • Strength:    Light

  • Difficulty:   Complex

  • Flavor:       Sweet

Empire Tip: Don’t like all the floating chunks of dragon fruit? Strain the muddled dragon fruit, lime, and mint before pouring into the drinking glass.

Method:

Halve dragon fruit and cut one of the halves into six or seven thin slices. Separate the flesh from the skin of three slices and add into building glass. Cut the exterior skin (leafy part) from the inner skin and add the inner skin into the glass as well.

Muddle lime wedge and simple syrup. Add mint leaves and gently muddle.

In the serving glass, use a melon baller on the remaining halve of dragon fruit and add three balls of dragon fruit into the glass along with a lime wheel. Then pour the muddled ingredients from the building glass into the serving glass.

Add crushed ice until glass is 2/3 full. Add a lime wedge, remaining mint leaves, and additional dragon fruit balls until full.

Add 2.5 oz. of Silver Rum or more depending on your preference, and then top with lemon-lime soda. Garnish with lime wheel and extra mint if desired and serve with a straw.

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The Dragon Fruit Mojito is topped with a stunning dried dragon fruit slice from Bar Necessities Co., adding a bold pop of color and exotic flair to this vibrant Empire Mixology original. Explore their premium garnishes at https://www.barnecessities.co/.