I've discovered a tropical paradise here in South Florida....Robert Is Here produce stand. Robert has one of those fun stories that I love sharing with my kids, stories of personal achievement. As Robert told me himself, it's a lesson on hard work, honesty and integrity.
Robert and I talked...a lot! |
Sharing a mamey milkshake |
juicy mango! |
Source: Tropical Fruit Nursery |
Dragon fruit is strange looking from the outside, but the variety we had was beautiful fuchsia pink with small black seeds on the inside. I cut it in half and just scooped the fruit out with a spoon, much like an avocado.
Look at this beauty...
With this color, I knew I wanted to make something fresh to show it off. I figured it would make a beauitful drink and boy was I right. We had some limeade concentrate in the freezer which I mixed up and added the chopped dragon fruit. When stirred up, it all became this gorgeous pink color. It didn't change the flavor of the drink because the dragon fruit flavor is so mild, something like strawberries. I think this fruit would make an incredible mixed drink with natural coloring.
Tropical Pink Dragonfruit Limeade
1 can limeade concentrate
1/2 dragonfruit
Mix up limeade with water and stir in chopped dragonfruit. Let sit in fridge for at least 30 minutes to overnight. The color will deepen over time. Add tequila for an adult dragon-rita.
Next time you are having a party and need a punch or fun drink to make, give dragon fruit a look. You won't be disappointed with this kinda color!!
This is a beautiful looking drink. I am envious of your vacay and that you found that great fruit stand. What a treat for you and the kids.
ReplyDeleteYes, especially since I don't have fruit trees out back like you ;)
DeleteThis is gorgeous Aimee, I've never had dragon fruit but now I'm going to be on the look-out for it! thanks, I love new foods to try! I just might have to create a "dragon fruit salad" :)
ReplyDeleteOh,and I almost forgot to tell you that your children are absolutely precious, love those sweet little faces!
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