Dragon fruit mojito mocktails are a light, refreshing drink. Simple and delicious recipe. to enjoy year round.
I’m a little obsessed with dragon fruit and I don’t use it a nearly enough at home. It feels like an underrated fruit. I started getting a dragon fruit drink from a local coffee chain (wink) many months ago and I’ve been hooked ever since. There are so many fun ways to use dragon fruit, including in beverages.
If you like to drink mojitos, this is my spin on a mojito mocktail. The traditional flavors of mint and lime are still here. Rather than using sugar, I opted to use honey as a sweetener. The addition of dragon fruit makes this drink a little more unique. A shot of rum can easily be added to this drink to make it a full-fledged mojito.
What is a dragon fruit?
The inside of dragon fruit have little black seeds that look like chia seeds, but have the consistency of sesame seeds. Dragon fruit is soft like a kiwi and easy to peel. Once cut in half, the skin peels away easily. Then the fruit can be chopped, or mashed up.
Dragon fruit is also known at pitaya. The names are interchangeable. The word pitaya isn’t used as much anymore, and dragon fruit is what these fruits are usually referred to now. The key ingredient added to these mocktails to get their beautiful pink color is pitaya powder. I got mine here from NW Bulk Market, which I highly recommend. You can buy in different quantities so you only buy what you need.
What are the benefits of dragon fruit?
Dragon fruit is a super fruit that a low-calorie fruit that is high in fiber and provides a good amount of vitamins and minerals. They are rich in vitamin C, B1, B2 and B3, and minerals such as iron, calcium, and phosphorus.
Why you’ll love this recipe
- Unique way to serve a mocktail
- Great way to try pitaya powder
- Refreshing and great for a warm day
- Family friendly since it’s alcohol free
Ingredients
What you’ll need to make this recipe.
- Lime
- Honey
- Pitaya powder
- Dragon fruit
- Mint leaves
- Sparkling Water
How to make this recipe
1 – In a large pitcher, add the lime juice and honey and mix together.
2 – Add in the pitaya powder until it’s mixed together well with the lime juice and honey.
3 – Add in the chopped up dragon fruit and mint leaves and muddle everything together. If there’s no muddler available a potato masher works too.
4 – Add in lime sparkling water and pour evenly into two glasses of ice.
These mocktails aren’t overly sweet. If you like your drinks on the sweeter side, feel free to add more honey, and use a lemon lime soda like Sprite, to add more sweetness.
Calories per serving (1 drink): 44
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Dragon Fruit Mojito Mocktails
Ingredients
- 1 lime, juiced
- 2 tsp honey
- 2 tbsp pitaya powder
- 1/4 cup dragon fruit, peeled and chopped
- 6 mint leaves
- 1 can lime sparkling water I use La Croix
Instructions
- In a large pitcher, add the lime juice, and honey. Whisk together well. Add pitaya powder and mix until well blended.
- Add the dragon fruit and the mint leaves to the pitcher and muddle together. Add can of lime sparking water, like La Croix.
- Taste the mojito and adjust sweetness as necessary with more honey or lime.
- Pour the mojito mix over two glasses filled with ice. Garnish with mint leaves and lime slices.
Notes
- Sprite can be used in place of sparkling water to add more sweetness.
- Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
Nutrition
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Man I iwsh I had this recipe last summer when I was pregnant- def want to try it out! Might be great to offer at my sons birthday party!
Thanks! It’s definitely a great summer drink!
Sounds luscious! Think I have to try this!
Thanks, Natalie! I hope you enjoy! 🙂
This looks delicious and refreshing. Thanks for the link to pitaya powder. That’s a great price, and I’ll have to order some. Definitely making this soon!
Thanks, Cathy! It’s definitely a great price and I love that you only have to order the amount you need. 🙂
Oh, so excited to try! Love the look of margaritas or mojitos but don’t drink so mocktails are the way to go.
Thanks! I love mocktails too!
These look fabulous and I’ve saved this recipe to try sometime!
Thanks, Cathie! I hope you enjoy!
The color on these is just so dang pretty! This is on the menu for my next girl’s night in!
That sounds great! I you all enjoy! 🙂
This looks like the perfect drink to have when our hot summer comes in.
It really is! It’s refreshing. 🙂
Looks so refreshing! Perfect for a hot day 🙂
For sure! 🙂
Your mocktail looks refreshing. I love the addition of sparkling water. I’ll be looking out for dragon fruit to give this one a try in future.
Thanks, Shari. I hope you enjoy! 🙂
Love the idea of a dragon fruit mocktail! I don’t use dragon fruit nearly enough and it’s so good for you.
I love it too! 🙂
This looks so good! I love the color of this mojito. Can’t wait to try this recipe!
Thanks! I hope you enjoy! 🙂
What a great idea to use dragon fruit with its beautiful color – even the seeds look appetizing. And I’m going to hunt up that pitaya powder. Thanks.
Thanks, Beth! I hope you enjoy!
I like mojitos and I also like dragonfruit. This is so my drink! And 44 calories per serving – can’t beat that! 🙂
Thank you! 🙂
Wow! This looks like such a refreshing drink and I adore the spin on a classic mojito too, so delish! Thanks, so much for sharing 🙂
Thanks, Angela! 🙂
Not a big fan of Dragon Fruit but will definitely try this out at home
Thanks! I hope you like. 🙂
I love dragon fruit and i love mojitos, so this drink calls my name right now. I definitely want to try it:)
Thanks, Sonila. I hope you enjoy! 🙂
Wow, this looks fabulous. This drink is the perfect one to serve on get-togethers. I love the color of this drink.
Thanks! 🙂
Love the exoticness of the Dragon Fruit. What a great feature cocktail for a party!
Thank you!
The colour of these mocktails is just insane! These would be perfect to serve during the holidays 🙂
They really would be great during the holidays! 🙂
So refreshing and good for you! Plus the colour is amazing
Thanks! 🙂
I love dragon fruit in smoothies, so this mojito is perfect for me. 🙂 And thanks for introducing me to pitaya powder. I didn’t know such a thing exists! 🙂
I’m glad you like, Anita. Pitaya powder is pretty amazing. 🙂
I don’t think I’ve tried dragon fruit. Your mojitas look like the perfect introduction! An elegant cocktail.
Thanks, David!
I love everything about this Mocktail! Looks so refreshing and delish that I could go for one right now. Pinned to save the recipe.
Thanks so much!
Yummy!!!
I use pink, red or purple dragon fruit, but yellow dragon fruit is my favourite (yes, they all taste quite different, especially the yellow, which is everyone’s favourite!). White flesh is bland, the darker red/purple the colour of the flesh, the more intense… sweet and berry-like, the flavour is.
Is the colour that results, the only reason you use the pitaya powder? I cheat when dragon fruit is out of season and buy it in bags of frozen cubes.
Love this recipe! Thank you for sharing 🙂
Hi Holly! I’m glad you love it. 🙂 I love pitaya powder for the added health benefits, and the color really is beautiful. 🙂 Buying frozen bags of dragon fruit when it’s out of season is a great idea.
Pitaya power is not available where I live. Can I do without the pitaya powder? Or is there a subsitute? Thank you!
Hi there! You can definitely make this without the pitaya powder. Without it just won’t have the pretty pink color. 🙂