Pitaya Fizz The Pretty in Pink Sparkling Drink That Looks Like a Luxury Cocktail and Takes Less Than 5 Minutes to Make
The Pitaya Fizz is firmly, completely, unapologetically in that third category and the delightful secret is that it takes less than five minutes, costs next to nothing, and is made almost entirely from vegetables, fruit, and sparkling water.
Servings: 1
Ingredients
- Per Serving
- 1 cup fresh cucumber roughly chopped (about ½ medium English or Persian cucumber)
- Less than 1 teaspoon fresh or frozen pink dragon fruit pitaya
- 8-10 fresh mint leaves spearmint or peppermint
- Small splash of water for blending
- 1-2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2-3 tablespoons guava juice Goya or Jumex brand
- Carbonated water sparkling water
- Ice
- Optional Garnishes
- Fresh mint sprig
- Cucumber round
- Lemon peel twist
- Dragon fruit slice
Instructions
- Step 1: Blend the Base
- Add cucumber, dragon fruit, mint leaves, and splash of water to blender
- Blend on high speed until completely smooth
- Mixture should be vivid pink with no visible chunks
- Add water 1 tablespoon at a time if needed for smooth blending
- Step 2: Strain (Optional)
- Pour blended mixture through fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth
- Remove any remaining pulp for smoother texture
- Skip this step if you prefer thicker, more textured drink
- Step 3: Season the Base
- Add 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice to blended mixture
- Add 2-3 tablespoons guava juice
- Taste and adjust to preference
- Should be slightly sweet with bright citrus note
- Step 4: Build Over Ice
- Fill tall glass with ice
- Pour blended mixture over ice
- Fill glass approximately halfway
- Step 5: Add Carbonation
- Pour carbonated water to fill glass
- Stir gently once with long spoon
- Avoid vigorous stirring to preserve bubbles
- Step 6: Garnish and Serve
- Add garnish of choice
- Serve immediately while fizzy and cold