Dragonfruit Marti-NO

It’s no secret that mocktails are seriously trending. For those who would rather forgo the alcohol yet still want the fun of a mixed-up beverage, Blue Sky’s Tyler Lewis shares with TABLE readers a variety of delectable mocktails, including the following Dragonfruit Marti-NO. This martini mocktail utilizes dragonfruit — which is high in fiber, a good source of magnesium, and is packed with nutrients — resulting in a drink that not only tastes good but is also good for you.

Dragonfruit Marti-NO Recipe

1 ½oz Seedlip Grove 42 non-alcoholic spirit
½ oz fresh lime juice
¾ oz dragon fruit simple syrup (see recipe below)
¼ oz passion fruit simple syrup (see recipe below)
1 egg white
Sliced dragon fruit, for garnish

1. Add Seedlip Grove 42, lime juice, dragon fruit simple syrup, passion fruit simple syrup, and egg white into a cocktail shaker and shake without ice.
2. Add ice to the cocktail shaker and shake again for 30 seconds until cool.
3. Double-strain into a coupe glass, garnish with the sliced dragon fruit, and serve.

Dragon Fruit Simple Syrup

1. Add half a white dragon fruit cut into small pieces, including skin, ½ cup of white sugar, and ½ cup of water to a small pot and slowly bring to a simmer until the sugar has dissolved.
2. Remove from heat and leave to sit 4-6 hours.
3. Fine strain into a clean container for storage and discard of solids.

Passion Fruit Simple Syrup

1. Add ½ cup of sugar and ½ cup of water to a small pot and bring to a boil. Stir occasionally until sugar has dissolved. Remove from heat.
2. Slice four passionfruit in half and scoop the seeds into the sugar water mixture.
3. Stir and let the passion fruit steep for about 2 hours.
4. Strain into a clean storage container for later use and discard of solids.

Recipe by Tyler Lewis / Styling by Star LaLiberte / Photography by Dave Bryce

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