Dragon Fruit In A Cocktail, Say What? Make It Here 

By Jasmine Kaur

Did you know that dragon fruit is a popular fruit grown in the United States? The fruit gets its distinct name from its leather-like skin and scaly spikes. 

From cocktails to juices, dragon fruit is consumed in a variety of ways that can be both alcoholic and non-alcoholic. 

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons white sugar • 16 leaves fresh mint • 1 cup light rum • 1 dragon fruit, halved and flesh removed • 1 ltr. chilled club soda

Step 1 

In a highball glass, combine 2 tablespoon of mint leaves with 2 teaspoons of sugar. 

Step 2

Blend the flesh of the dragon fruit with the rum until smooth. Over the rum and mint mixture, drizzle. Stir to mix it. 

Step 3

The mixture should be divided among 4 double old-fashioned glasses. Add equal amounts of club soda to each beverage's top.