Servings: 1
Ingredients
- 2 oz tequila
- 1 oz lime juice
- 0.75 oz simple syrup
- 0.5 oz dragonfruit purée
- Handful of fresh dragonfruit chunks
- Sparkling water to top
- 6 mint leaves plus more for garnish
- Mint sprig or dragonfruit wedge for garnish
Instructions
- Muddle: In a shaker or directly in your glass, muddle dragonfruit chunks, mint leaves, lime juice, and simple syrup until well broken down.
- Add Tequila & Shake: Add tequila and ice, then shake gently to combine and chill.
- Strain: Strain into a julep cup or rocks glass filled with crushed ice.
- Top & Finish: Add a splash of strained dragonfruit purée and top with sparkling water. Stir gently.
- Garnish: Garnish with a mint sprig and a small dragonfruit wedge or slice for flair.
Notes
Pro Tips
- Use pink-fleshed dragonfruit for a bold magenta hue.
- Chill your glass ahead of time for an extra-refreshing finish.
- For extra flavor, infuse your simple syrup with mint or lime zest.
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