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🐉 Dragon Fruit Mojito Recipe

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Let's be real: dragon fruit is that fruit. The one you walk past in the produce aisle and go, "Wait… what is that?"

It's bright pink, spiky, and kind of looks like it belongs in a cartoon. And you wonder “What would you do with that funky looking fruit?”

First of all, yes-it's 100% edible. And YES-it makes a killer dragon fruit mojito. 💃🍹 It's fruity, minty, slightly sweet, and absolutely gorgeous-and best of all, it's easier to make than it looks.

Side view of a high ball cocktail glass with a pink dragon fruit mojito with a stirring, and garnished with a slice of lime and mint leaves, against a white background with a dragon fruit in the back and mint leaves scattered on the white marble on the bottom.
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Why You'll Love This Mojito

🍉 Dragon fruit 101. If you've never used it before, this drink is the perfect way to dip your toe in the tropical fruit pool. It’s a cool Beverage.

🎨 That color, though. The hot pink pulp turns your drink into a straight-up masterpiece.

🍃 Refreshing. Mint, lime, and fizz keep things light and breezy.

🍸 Easy to customize. Add rum, skip the rum, change up the sweetener-no cocktail police here.

Horizontal photo with a side view of 2 small glasses of Dragon Fruit Mojito with a whole dragon fruit on the right side with a white background and gray bottom. A metal cocktail stirrer is laying on the gray surface.

Ingredient Notes & Substitutions

No need to memorize the measurements here-they're all in the recipe card below! But let's talk about the why behind the ingredients and what to use if you need to swap something out:

Overhead view of ingredients in individual glass containers on a white marble background. Each ingredient is labeled with a navy blue label with white text. Ingredients include frozen dragon fruit, club soda, white rum, ice, mint leaves, sugar, and lime.
  • Dragon Fruit (Pitaya) - The star of the show! If you can find fresh pink dragon fruit, amazing. If not, frozen purée or pre-cut frozen chunks will work just fine. (Pro tip: The pink variety gives that gorgeous color. White dragon fruit? Still tasty, just not as flashy.)
  • Mint Leaves - Classic mojito stuff. Use fresh mint-no dried substitutions here. If your mint is super strong, start with less and adjust to taste.
  • Lime Juice - Fresh-squeezed is best. The bottled kind will do in a pinch, but it won't have that same bright zing.
  • Simple Syrup - You can use store-bought or make your own (just equal parts sugar and water, heated 'til dissolved). Want to switch it up? Try honey syrup or agave for a slightly different twist.
  • Rum - White rum is traditional, but coconut rum or even tequila would be fun! Or skip the alcohol for a totally delicious mocktail.
  • Club Soda - This adds the fizz. Swap in sparkling water or even flavored seltzer if you're feeling fancy.

How To Make Dragonfruit Mojitos

Honestly, this mojito comes together faster than you can say "cheers!" Here's the quick how-to (full details below in the recipe card):

A 6-photo collage showing 6 numbered photos, each one showing one step in the process of making a dragon fruit mojito.

Remove the dragon fruit from the freezer and let sit for 10 minutes before using. (Not shown in photos.)

  1. Place dragon fruit cubes at the bottom of your highball glass.
  2. Use a muddler to soften the cubes until you get some juice out of the cubes and the dragonfruit is smooth. 
  3. Add in the mint leaves, and continue to muddle the dragon fruit and mint together until you have released mint oils. 
  4. Continue by adding the sugar and lime juice. Continue to muddle the ingredients together until you have a semi-frozen mixture and the mint has released its oils. 
  5. Add in the rum.
  6. Mix with a bar spoon. 
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  1. Mix with the bar spoon.
  2. Fill the glass with ice.
  3. Ice should fill most of the glass.
  4. Pour in the club soda to fill the remainder of the glass
  5. Stir the drink.
  6. Garnish with a mint sprig and lime wheels, and enjoy!
Overhead view of a high ball glass with a dragon fruit mojito on ice with a stirrer and garnished with a couple of sprigs of mint, mint leaves, and a slice of lime.

💡Recipe Tips

Procrastinators, take note!

Can't find frozen? No problem. Grab a fresh dragon fruit when you see it, chop it up, and freeze it yourself. Future You will be so impressed.

Use clear rum or risk a murky mojito

This drink is all about the color, so stick with white rum. Gold, dark, or spiced rums taste fine-but they'll turn your hot pink cocktail into swamp water real quick. (Still drinkable, but way less glam.)

Garnish like you mean it!

Mint sprigs, lime slices, maybe even a wedge of dragon fruit-don't skip it! The garnish is part of the whole "look at this beauty" experience. Your drink deserves accessories. 💅

Let's Switch It Up: Fun Variations

Want to get creative? Here are some tasty twists on this already-fun drink:

  • Herb Swap: Try basil instead of mint for a fun, slightly peppery spin.
  • Make it a Mocktail: Skip the rum and splash in a bit of coconut water or pineapple juice.
  • Use a Flavored Rum: Coconut, mango, or passionfruit rum can totally change the vibe.
  • Berry Mojito? Toss in a few raspberries or strawberries with the dragon fruit.
Horizontal photo of a single cocktail glass of dragon fruit mojito on ice with a lime slice and mint leaves. The glass is sitting on a light gray background. A partial view of a second glass of dragon fruit mojito is in the upper left.

FAQ’s

Where do I even find dragon fruit?

If your grocery store doesn't have the fresh stuff, check the freezer aisle! Frozen dragon fruit cubes are your BFF here-try Target, Costco, or even Amazon if you’re feeling click-happy.

Can I Use Frozen Dragon Fruit?

Yes you can! Just thaw it first so it blends in smoothly. Frozen dragon fruit is actually a lifesaver if your grocery store doesn't carry fresh (and honestly, it’s less messy too).

What if I can’t find simple syrup?

No worries-this drink is not here to stress you out. You can sweeten your mojito with honey, agave, or even a little maple syrup in a pinch. Adjust to taste!

Do I have to use rum?

Nope! This drink is a whole vibe with or without booze. Skip the rum and add a splash of coconut water or pineapple juice for a mocktail that still brings the tropical drama.

Can I Make A Pitcher?

Yes, and you absolutely should! Just scale up the ingredients (math is a pain, I get it-multiply everything by 4 or 6), mix it in a big pitcher, and wait to add the club soda until right before serving so it stays fizzy and fabulous.

A vertical photo with a side view of a cocktail glass with a dragon fruit mojito with ice and a slice of lime and mint leaves sitting on a light gray background with a partial view of 2nd glass of dragon fruit mojito to the upper left of the first dragon fruit mojito with a whole dragon fruit in the upper center and right part of the photo.

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🥂 One Last Sip…

Let's be honest-dragon fruit is weird. It's wonderful. And it's probably been sitting in your grocery store for months while you've walked right past it.

But this? This Dragon Fruit Mojito is your sign to finally try it. It's bright, refreshing, and totally not as complicated as it looks. So go ahead-muddle some mint, splash in some rum, and let this funky fruit show you what it can do. 🍸

Recipe

Dragon Fruit Mojito Recipe

By Michele @ Flavor Mosaic
5 from 1 vote
This isn't just a pretty cocktail-it's a glow-up for that weird spiky fruit you've been ignoring. With mint, lime, and just five minutes of effort, this Dragon Fruit Mojito goes from "what even is this?" to "Wow, where has this been all my life?"
Side view of a tall glass of the pink-colored Dragon Fruit Mojito with mint leaves and a slice of lime as garnish. A tall cocktail stirrer is sticking out of the glass on the right. A dragon fruit is in the background on the left and mint leaves in the bottom right and a small mint leaf in the bottom left corner The glass is sitting on a white marble surface.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 1
Calories 280

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Ingredients

Dragonfruit Mojito

  • ⅓ cup frozen Dragon Fruit cubes
  • 3 sprigs of mint
  • 1 oz lime juice
  • 2 Tablespoons sugar
  • 2 oz white rum
  • Ice cubes
  • Club soda to fill glass (amount depends on size of glass)

Garnish

  • extra mint leaves
  • slice of lime

Instructions 

  • Overhead view of frozen dragon fruit cubes in a small clear glass bowl.
    Remove the dragon fruit from the freezer, place it in a bowl, and let it sit for 10 minutes before using.
  • Place dragon fruit cubes in the bottom of your highball cocktail glass and use a muddler to soften the dragon fruit cubes until you get some juice out of the cubes and the dragon fruit is smooth.
  • Side view of smashing the mint leaves and dragon fruit in a high ball glass with a muddler.
    Add the mint leaves, and continue to muddle together the dragon fruit and mint, until you have released the oils in the mint.
  • Add the sugar and lime juice. Continue to muddle the ingredients together until you have a semi-frozen mixture and the mint has released its oils.
  • 2-photo collage showing adding lime juice to dragon fruit mojito on the left, and stirring the mojito in the photo on the right.
    Pour in the rum and mix with a cocktail spoon.
  • 2-photo collage - left photo shows adding ice to a high ball glass with dragon fruit mojito, and right photo shows pouring club soda into the glass.
    Fill the glass almost to the top with ice and club soda.
  • Side view of stirring a high ball glass with a pink dragon fruit mojito with a cocktail stirrer with a white background.
    Stir and enjoy!
  • Garnish with extra mint leaves and lime slices.

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Notes

  • Availability – You should be able to find frozen dragon fruit cubes at large grocery stores, as well as Target, Costco, and Amazon.
  • Plan Ahead – If you can’t find them locally, you can cut up the dragon fruit and freeze it ahead of time so that the frozen dragon fruit cubes are ready when you are ready to prepare the mojitos.
  • Clear Rum – To get the beautiful color of this mojito, you must use clear rum and not gold rum, dark rum, or black rum.
  • Don’t Skip The Garnish – Since these dragon fruit mojitos make such a pretty presentation, don’t skip the garnish because it adds to the drink’s beauty.

Nutrition

Calories: 280kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Sodium: 50mg | Potassium: 52mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 31g | Vitamin A: 142IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 1mg

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  1. jess says

    5 stars
    holy cow! this is the adult version of my favorite starcucks refresher! thank you so much for making my evenings that much better

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