Ever wonder what to do with Dragon Fruit besides just blending it up in a smoothie? With the combination of dramatic, deep fuchsia hues, and a punchy sweet flavor, I do believe this cocktail could conquer an Empire.
Mother of Dragons
Equipment
- Blender
- Cocktail shaker
- Fine Mesh Strainer
- Hawthorne Strainer
Ingredients
- 2 oz Empress Cucumber Lemon Gin
- 1 oz Cucumber Water
- 0.5 oz Dragon Fruit Shrub
- 0.5 oz Lemon Juice
- 0.5 oz Agave Nectar
- 2 drops Saline (4:1, water to salt)
- Club Soda
- Lemon Slices or Twist
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to cocktail shaker
- Add ice to cocktail shaker and shake until well chilled
- Strain cocktail into a Copa glass over fresh ice
- Top with a splash of club soda
- Express lemon oils over the top, and slide along rim
- Garnish with lemon slices or twist
Dragon Fruit Shrub
Ingredients
- 2 cups Ripe Fresh Red Dragon Fruit, Cubed, or Frozen (thawed)
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar
- 0.5 cup White Wine Vinegar
Instructions
- In an airtight container, mash together dragon fruit and Sugar
- Cover and place in the refrigerator for 3 days, stirring daily to incorporate sugar
- Add vinegar, stirring to incorporate
- Fine mesh strain into an airtight container, and store in the refrigerator
Cucumber Water
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup Cucumber (Peel removed)
- 0.5 cup Water
Instructions
- Add peeled cucumber and water to a blender, blend till smooth
- Fine mesh strain into an airtight container, and store in the refrigerator
Cheers!
