DRAGON FRUIT COLADA COCKTAIL

Recipe courtesy of Pam's Midwest Kitchen Korner

Ingredients:

1½ cups ice cubes

¾ cup peeled cubed dragon fruit

2 tablespoons simple syrup*

4 ounces white rum

¼ cup coconut milk

1 teaspoon lime juice

Lime slices for garnish

Method:

Place ice cubes in blender and crush, leaving a few small chunks, if desired.

Add remaining ingredients, except lime slices, and purée until drink is combined.

Pour into cocktail glasses and garnish with lime slice.

Makes 4 cocktails

*Simple Syrup:

In small saucepan, bring equal amounts of granulated sugar and water to a boil; simmer, stirring occasionally, until clear and syrupy, about 2 minutes. Let cool completely.