Dragon Fruit Martinis

Dragon Fruit Martinis:  Ann & Jason

While there were a few classic black and white cocktails made from coffee and cream, Ann & Jason decided to go out on a limb and try incorporating the ever so beautiful black & white dragon fruit.

 Definitely full of color on the outside, this rare Asian fruit is white with black seeds on the inside.  We have come to learn that it doesn't have a ton of flavor itself, but it did pair nicely with the other drink ingredients.

The beers served included Barrio Blanco White IPA, Blue Moon White IPA, and Deschutes Black Butte Porter

Recipe:

http://www.canadianliving.com/food/recipe/dragon-fruit-martini

We felt that the original recipe didn't have quite enough alcohol so we doubled this which we learned caused the black seeds to sink to the bottom of the drink.  Apparently alcohol density plays into the mix.  The below makes 4 servings.  We found white guava nectar at Lee Lee's.

INGREDIENTS

• 1 1/2 cup ice cubes
• 3/4 cups cubed peeled dragon fruits
• 1/2 cup guava or guanabana nectar
• 3 oz vodka
• 1/4 cup coconut milk
• 1/2 teaspoon lime juice

Simple Syrup:

• 3/4 cups granulated sugar
• 3/4 cups water

METHOD

Simple Syrup: In small saucepan, bring sugar and water to boil; simmer, stirring occasionally, until clear and syrupy, about 2 minutes. Let cool completely.

In blender, puree together ice cubes, dragon fruit, guava nectar, vodka, coconut milk, 2 tbsp of the simple syrup and lime juice until smooth and frosty. Pour into cocktail glasses. Reserve remaining simple syrup for other cocktails.