Flavor Feed: Dragon Fruit

Dragon fruit is having a moment—and not just because it’s pretty (but I mean, come on). With that bright pink pop and mellow tropical sweetness, it tastes like summer and looks like a signature, which makes it an easy win for drink menus when guests are craving something crisp, colorful, and new.

And this isn’t a slow-burn trend. Dragon fruit is the fastest-growing flavor in the alcohol and alcohol-inspired beverage space¹ right now, with especially strong appeal among Gen Z and Hispanic consumers.²

That’s a powerful combo for operators: a flavor that photographs beautifully, orders easily, and clicks with guests who love trying (and sharing) what’s next.

But here’s the kicker: while fresh dragon fruit is a vibe, it’s also a variable. Sourcing can be spotty, pricing can spike, ripeness is a gamble, and prep takes time (and patience). That’s why new Dragon Fruit Syrup from DaVinci Gourmet® is such a smart shortcut—delivering consistent flavor and color without the labor, waste, or batch-to-batch guesswork. It’s crafted with natural flavors and pure cane sugar, with no artificial colors and a 12-month shelf life, so it’s ready for features, LTOs, and “we just got slammed” service alike.

From there, the fun part is how easily dragon fruit works across your menu. It loves citrus, pops in bubbly builds, and keeps drinks bright instead of sticky-sweet. It’s also a cheat code for zero-proof—giving spritzy refreshers, lemonades, and iced-tea-style sippers a more premium, “I want that” energy.

And if you want to take it beyond the bar, it slides right into café and treat-style applications too: stirred into lattes, blended into frappes, or drizzled into dirty sodas for an easy burst of color and craveability.

Ready to put all that pink-power potential to work? Start with this Dragon Fruit Collins.

Gin

Dragon Fruit Collins

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups Ice
• 1 ½ oz Gin
• 1 oz DaVinci Gourmet® Dragon Fruit Syrup
• 3 oz Island Oasis® Strawberry Beverage Mix
• 2 oz Lemon juice
• Mint, for garnish
• Dragon fruit or strawberry slice, for garnish

Preparation

1. Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice.
2. Shake and pour into a Collins or highball glass (dirty pour).
3. Garnish with mint and fruit slice & enjoy!

Additional Notes

¹ Kerry Taste Charts, 2025–2026
² Datassential, 2025–2026