Description
Dragon Fruit & Lychee Mimosa Mocktail is a light, bubbly, alcohol-free drink that combines tropical dragon fruit, sweet lychee juice, and refreshing sparkling soda. Its soft pink hue and tropical flavors make it an ideal choice for Valentine’s Day brunch, baby showers, or any special celebration looking for a festive and visually beautiful drink.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- ½ cup dragon fruit (fresh or frozen, pink variety preferred)
- ½ cup lychee juice or canned lychee syrup
- ½ cup sparkling white grape juice or sparkling water
- Ice (optional)
Optional Garnish
- Lychee fruit
- Dragon fruit cubes
- Mint leaves
- Edible flowers
Instructions
- Blend Dragon Fruit: Place the dragon fruit in a blender and blend until smooth to create a vibrant pink purée.
- Strain Purée (Optional): For a smoother texture, strain the purée using a fine mesh sieve to remove seeds or pulp.
- Combine Ingredients: Pour the dragon fruit purée and lychee juice into a champagne flute or glass gently to keep the layers intact.
- Add Sparkling Juice: Slowly top the mixture with sparkling white grape juice or sparkling water, taking care not to disturb the layers.
- Stir Gently: Give the mocktail a gentle stir to blend flavors without losing the fizzy bubbles.
- Garnish and Serve: Add lychee fruit, dragon fruit cubes, mint leaves, and edible flowers as garnishes. Serve immediately for a refreshing finish.
Notes
- Use chilled ingredients to achieve the best flavor and drink temperature.
- Sparkling white grape juice provides the closest mimicry of a traditional mimosa’s taste.
- Frozen dragon fruit creates a brighter and more vibrant pink color in the drink.
- The recipe can be easily doubled to make pitchers suitable for brunch gatherings.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Tropical / Asian-Inspired
