Dragon Fruit Spritzer
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- ½ cup (100 g) Redpath Simply Raw™ Turbinado Sugar
- ¼ cup (63 ml) water
- ¼ tsp (2 g) salt
- 1 cup (164 g) dragon fruit (pink, yellow, or white), fresh or frozen, cubed
- 4 pcs (8 g) lime zest, wide strips
- 1 tsp (3 g) dragon fruit powder OR 6 pcs raspberries (optional)
- ½ cup (125 ml) dragon fruit rich simple syrup
- 1⅓ cup (333 ml) white/rosé wine OR unsweetened white grape juice
- ½ cup (125 ml) club soda
- Fresh or frozen dragon fruit
- Fresh raspberries
- Lime or lime zest
Equipment
Small, heavy-bottomed saucepan with lid
Scale OR dry measuring cups
Liquid measuring cup
Measuring spoons
Heatproof spatula OR wooden spoon
Fine-mesh sieve
Medium bowl
Cocktail OR Champagne glasses (6 to 8 oz) x 4
Instructions
Step 1
Combine the Redpath Simply Raw™ Turbinado Sugar, water, and salt in a small heavy-bottomed saucepan. Place over medium-high heat and bring to a boil. Add the dragon fruit and lime zest and bring to a simmer; 2 minutes. If using fresh fruit, muddle the dragon fruit with a heatproof spatula or the back of a wooden spoon.
Step 2
If using white or yellow dragon fruit and a pink syrup is desired, add the dragon fruit powder or raspberries when adding the dragon fruit to the simple syrup.
Step 3
Remove from the heat and cover to allow flavours to infuse; 10 minutes.
Step 4
Strain through a fine-mesh sieve (see Chef’s Tips) into a measuring cup or bowl. Place into the fridge to chill.
Step 1
Add 2 tablespoons (30 ml) of the chilled dragon fruit simple syrup to 4 glasses. Fill each glass with ice.
Step 2
Slowly add ⅓ cup (83 ml) of the chosen wine or white grape juice (see Chef’s Tips) to each glass, being careful not to disturb the simple syrup.
Step 3
Top each glass with club soda (2 tbsp / 30 ml).
Step 4
Garnish with fresh or frozen dragon fruit, raspberries, or lemon zest, if desired.
Step 5
Serve immediately. Stir before enjoying.
