DRAGON FRUIT MOJITO

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This mojito kicks the traditional lime to the curb and replaces it with dragon fruit. To get a unique 'serving container' save the fruit outer peel and once the flesh is removed, use the empty halves as a beverage glass.

Provided by thedailygourmet

Categories     Drinks Recipes     Cocktail Recipes     Rum Drinks Recipes

Time 5m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

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

Steps:

  • Mix 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons sugar with mint in the bottom of a highball glass.
  • Combine rum and dragon fruit flesh in a blender; blend until smooth. Pour rum mixture over the muddled mint mixture. Stir to incorporate.
  • Divide mixture between 4 double old-fashioned glasses. Top each drink with equal amounts of club soda.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 182 calories, Carbohydrate 14.3 g, Fat 0.3 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 0.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 7.7 mg, Sugar 8.3 g

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