Dragonfruit Margarita Recipe – Exotic, eye-catching, and refreshingly smooth, this tropical margarita transforms a classic favorite into a show-stopping cocktail. With its naturally bright pink hue and lightly sweet flavor, dragonfruit brings both beauty and balance to a drink that’s perfect for summer parties, brunch gatherings, and sunset evenings. The Dragonfruit Margarita Recipe appears here naturally as a modern twist on the traditional margarita—one that’s as photogenic as it is delicious.
Recipe Overview
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Cuisines: Mexican-Inspired / Tropical Fusion
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Course: Beverage / Margarita
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Servings: 1 cocktail (easily scalable)
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Calories (approx.): 180–200 kcal per serving
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
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Active Time: 10 minutes
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Resting Time: None
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Total Time: 10 minutes
If preparing fresh dragonfruit purée, allow a few extra minutes.
Equipment Needed
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Cocktail shaker
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Jigger or measuring spoon
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Fine mesh strainer
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Rocks glass or margarita glass
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Ice scoop
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Citrus juicer
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Blender (optional, for purée or frozen version)
Ingredients
For the Cocktail
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2 oz silver tequila
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1 oz fresh lime juice
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1½ oz dragonfruit purée (fresh or bottled)
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½ oz orange liqueur (triple sec or Cointreau)
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½ oz simple syrup (adjust to taste)
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Ice cubes
Optional Garnish
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Lime wheel
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Dragonfruit slice
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Sugar or salt for rimming
Instructions
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Prepare the glass
Rim your glass with lime and dip into sugar or salt if desired. Fill with ice. -
Build the cocktail
In a shaker, add tequila, lime juice, dragonfruit purée, orange liqueur, and simple syrup. -
Shake well
Fill with ice and shake for 12–15 seconds until chilled and smooth. -
Strain and serve
Strain into the prepared glass over fresh ice. -
Garnish
Add a lime wheel or dragonfruit slice and serve immediately.
Nutrition Table (Per Serving – Estimated)
| Nutrient | Amount |
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| Calories | 180–200 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 20–24 g |
| Sugars | 16–20 g |
| Protein | 0–1 g |
| Fat | 0 g |
| Fiber | 1–2 g |
| Sodium | 5–15 mg |
| Potassium | 90–130 mg |
| Alcohol Content | ~12–15% ABV (varies by tequila & liqueur) |
Values vary based on purée sweetness and syrup amount.
Tips & Variations
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Sweeter version: Add more simple syrup or purée.
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Drier style: Reduce syrup and increase lime.
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Frozen margarita: Blend with 1 cup ice until slushy.
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Sparkling twist: Top with soda water.
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Mocktail: Use dragonfruit juice, lime, and sparkling water.
For batch service, mix all liquid ingredients (except ice) in a pitcher and shake individual servings for best texture.
Final Thoughts
Vibrant, refreshing, and endlessly adaptable, this tropical margarita is a celebration in a glass. With minimal effort, you can serve a cocktail that looks stunning, tastes bright, and suits nearly any occasion. Whether you’re entertaining guests or treating yourself, this drink brings a splash of color and a burst of freshness to every sip.
