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Dragon Fruit Colada

A vibrant, tropical twist on the classic Piña Colada featuring white rum, cream of coconut, and dazzling dragon fruit syrup for a neon pink frozen treat.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 2 glasses
Course: Beverage, Cocktail
Cuisine: American, Tropical
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cocktail Base
  • 4 oz white rum
  • 2 oz dragon fruit syrup or red dragon fruit puree
  • 4 oz pineapple juice chilled
  • 3 oz cream of coconut like Coco Lopez
  • 1 oz lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 2 cups ice crushed or cubes
Garnish
  • 2 wedges fresh pineapple

Equipment

  • Blender
  • Jigger or Measuring Cup
  • Highball glasses

Method
 

  1. Chill two tall glasses in the freezer for at least 10 minutes prior to serving.
  2. Add the white rum, dragon fruit syrup, pineapple juice, cream of coconut, and lime juice into a blender.
  3. Add the ice cups to the blender.
  4. Blend on high speed for 20-30 seconds until the mixture is completely smooth and slushy.
  5. Taste and adjust sweetness if necessary; add more ice if a thicker consistency is desired.
  6. Pour directly into the chilled glasses.
  7. Garnish with a wedge of fresh pineapple on the rim and serve immediately.

Notes

For a mocktail version, omit the rum and add 2 extra ounces of pineapple juice or coconut water.