Cold, crisp, and refreshing, these Frozen Pineapple Dragon Fruit Margaritas are the perfect solution for all those hot summer days and backyard BBQs. Swap the tequila for pineapple juice to make a healthy, fruit packed smoothie loved by both kids and adults!
New to Margaritas? Learn how to make a Classic Margarita in this post.
Is it bad that it’s only 10 am and I’m already ready for a margarita?
Just kidding…don’t answer that.
But seriously, margaritas, how awesome are they? Aside from champagne, margaritas are my current obsession. I can’t get enough of these bad boys…errr, girls? Each highly inappropriate when written out.
Anyway, you’ll love these FROZEN PINEAPPLE DRAGON FRUIT MARGARITAS.
Perfect for summertime (it’s already in the 90’s here in Sacramento!), these ice-cold tequila slushies are everything. I mean, c’mon you guys, do you see that perfection down there? Little do you know right after I took that photo I definitely started to scoop it out of the blender by the spoonful.
And into my mouth. Because really, glasses are totally over-rated.
Actually, don’t listen to me. The blade in that blender is sharp. Not to mention the danger of just eating the whole thing. I mean, you’d be ok, but you would NOT be ok the next day.
Anyway, don’t be intimidated by the dragon fruit bit of these Frozen Pineapple Dragon Fruit Margaritas.
- You can find frozen dragon fruit at many major retailers.
- It’s not like durian or jackfruit where you may or may not like it. Dragon fruit is legit.
- There’s pineapple in there, too. You know, just in case.
- And tequila.
- Oh, and it’s pink. IT’S BRIGHT PINK.
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RECIPE CARD
Frozen Pineapple Dragon Fruit Margaritas
Ingredients
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- 2 cups ice
- 12 ounces frozen dragon fruit
- 6 ounces frozen pineapple
- 1 cup tequila
- ½ cup orange liqueur
- ½ cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- salt - to rim glasses
- pineapple wedges, dragon fruit, and lime - to garnish
Instructions
- Add the pineapple juice, ice, dragon fruit, and frozen pineapple to a large high-speed blender. Pulse a few times to start the blending process.
- Add the tequila, orange liqueur, and fresh lime juice to the blender and process until smooth. If the mixture is too thick, add additional pineapple juice (or tequila) as needed to help move things along. I wanted my margarita to be thick and smoothie-like so it took a little patience and stopping to mix with a spatula before processing again before I got the consistency I wanted.
- Rim the desired number of glasses with sugar or salt and garnish with fresh pineapple, dragon fruit, and lime wedges, if desired.
Nutritional Information
(Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and specific brands of ingredients used.)
What would you sub out for the tequila and triple sec to make it a mocktail?
To craft a non-alcoholic version of Frozen Pineapple Dragon Fruit Margaritas, you can substitute tequila with a mix of agave syrup and lime juice, adding a dash of sparkling water for that characteristic alcoholic bite. For the triple sec, an alcohol-free alternative can be achieved using non-alcoholic orange extract or orange juice concentrate, with a splash of ginger ale to mimic the citrusy sweetness and complexity. These substitutions allow you to enjoy the vibrant flavors and refreshing essence of the original cocktail, without the alcohol, making it a delightful mocktail suitable for all to enjoy.
This post is great! My party loved the Dragon Fruit.
What makes it raspberry color??
Hi Chris,
The color is from the Dragon Fruit – its all natural!
So much fruit! This looks so good!
do you freexe n blend draginfruit with skin
Hi Terri,
I bought my Dragon Fruit pre-peeled and frozen from my local grocery store. If that is not available at your local store, then you peel the tough outer layer of the dragon fruit, chop into small cubes, and then freeze.
Warm regards,
Jessica