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Puff the Dragon
By: Orbitless
Beverage Type(s)
- Cocktail
Recommended Occasion
Halloween parties
Flavor Profile
SmokyTropicalTartLightly sweetCitrusy
Description
A vivid dragonfruit cocktail layered with mezcal smoke, bright lime, and a soft touch of sweetness. It is juicy, tart, and dramatic without being heavy.
Ingredients
- Mezcal - 2 fl oz
- Dragonfruit flesh - 4 fl oz
- Fresh lime juice - 1 tbsp + 1 tsp
- Orange liqueur - 1 tbsp
- Agave syrup - 1 tbsp
- Smoked sea salt - 1 pinch
- Ice - 1 cup
- Lime wheel - 1 slice
Preparation Instructions
- Char the dragonfruit flesh with a kitchen torch or in a very hot dry skillet until the edges are smoky.
- Add the charred dragonfruit, mezcal, lime juice, orange liqueur, agave syrup, smoked sea salt, and ice to a shaker.
- Shake hard for 15 seconds until well chilled.
- Double strain into a chilled coupe or a rocks glass over fresh ice.
- Garnish with a lime wheel.
- Serve immediately.
Equipment required: kitchen torch, skillet, shaker, strainer, fine mesh sieve
Dietary Goals
- Gluten-free
- Dairy-free
Additional Information
- Pink dragonfruit gives the most dramatic color.
- For a slightly sweeter version, increase the agave syrup to 0.75 oz.
- A Tajin or smoked salt rim pairs well with the smoky-fruit profile.