Donkey's Dragon Fruit Delight
A playful gin sour featuring the subtle, sweet notes of dragon fruit, balanced with bright lemon and the aromatic complexity of London dry gin. Its soft pink hue is enchanting.
Ingredients
- 2 oz London Dry Gin
- 0.75 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
- 0.75 oz Dragon Fruit Syrup
- 1 dash Orange Bitters
Instructions
- Combine London dry gin, lemon juice, dragon fruit syrup, and orange bitters in a shaker.
- Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously until well-chilled.
- Strain into a chilled coupe or Nick & Nora glass.
- Garnish with a thin lemon twist or a small piece of fresh dragon fruit.
Glassware: Coupe or Nick & Nora Glass
Garnish: Thin lemon twist or small piece of fresh dragon fruit
History
This modern interpretation of a classic Gin Sour highlights the unique, mild sweetness of dragon fruit, a fruit often underutilized in cocktails. It’s a testament to how simple fruit syrups can elevate a drink.