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Dragonberry No-jito Recipe

Time10m
Serves1

Dragonberry NO-Jito

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Ingredients

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Base & Fruit

Method

Base & Fruit

1

Prepare fruit

Peel and dice half a cup of red dragon fruit and quarter half a cup of strawberries. Place the diced dragon fruit and strawberries into a sturdy mixing glass or cocktail shaker.

2

Add 1.5 oz fresh lime juice and two lime wedges to the mixing glass (reserve one wedge for garnish).

Sweetener & Herbs

3

Add 1 oz simple syrup (or agave) and 10 fresh mint leaves to the mixing glass.

4

Muddle

Using a muddler or the back of a spoon, gently muddle the dragon fruit, strawberries, mint leaves and lime wedges for 8–12 seconds. Aim to release juices and mint oils without pulverizing the mint into tiny bits.

Carbonation & Finish

5

Add 1 cup of cubed ice to a highball or Collins glass to chill it halfway. If you prefer the drink well-chilled, fill the glass fully with ice.

6

Strain the muddled fruit and herb mixture over the ice into the serving glass. If you like a bit of texture, use a fine mesh strainer to leave some small fruit flecks; for a cleaner look, strain through a cocktail strainer and discard solids.

7

Top with 6 oz chilled club soda or sparkling water and gently stir twice to combine. If using the optional 0.5 oz nonalcoholic rum alternative, add it before topping with soda and briefly stir.

8

Garnish with a slice of dragon fruit or a fresh strawberry and a sprig of mint. Serve immediately with a straw.