How to lift your spirits: just add spirits! The color of this Mood Boostin’ Pink Dragon Margarita is electrifying and sure to put a smile on your face.
Over the past year, COVID-19 has taken a toll mentally and physically on all of us. I know I can’t save the world by food blogging, but I can do my best to provide recipes that make my audience feel happy and healthy(ish), like this Mood Boostin’ Pink Dragon Margarita! What makes this drink such a lovely shade of pink is frozen dragon fruit, which I love, because not only does it look pretty, it’s nutritious too.
12 health benefits of eating dragon fruit:
#1: Boosts Immune System
#2: Aids Digestion
#3: Slows Down Aging Process
#4: Heart Health
#5: Supports Bones Health and Density
#6: Improves Metabolic Rate
#7: Aids Weight Loss
#8: Lowers Blood Sugar
#9: Prevents Cancer
#10: Contains Antibacterial Properties
#11: Boosts Cognition
#12: Improves Respiration
Source: FitFlava
Choosing Mind Over Matter
Lately, I’ve been wearing more funky prints and bright colors to add cheer to working from home and wintertime blues.
If your mood can be affected by the color clothes you wear, then guess what? This same principle applies to your food. If your food looks drab, you will probably feel “blah” afterward. As the saying goes, “You are what you eat!” Shine from the inside-out.
How to boost your mood through food
#1: Fuel yourself with visually stimulating bright colored food and drinks.
If you’re looking for some ideas, here are some previous recipes I’ve shared that burst with color:
#2: Increase your intake of foods proven to enhance mood.
- Omega-3 fatty acids: Alaskan salmon, walnuts, flax and chia seeds
- Probiotics: Kombucha, yogurt, pickled vegetables
- Vitamin D: Cheese, egg yolks, milk, orange juice
- Vitamin B: Whole Grains such as steel-cut oatmeal, quinoa, and wild rice, along with folate-rich vegetables
#3: Incorporate variety into your diet.
Eating the same thing over and over again gets old real quick. Seek out ingredients you’ve never heard of!
#4: Consider how your food is presented.
If your dishes are chipped, dull, or scratched up, why are you holding onto them? Do they spark joy? If buying a new dish set is not in your budget, then look at Craigslist or Goodwill to see what gems you can find. I’ve found some of my favorite pieces at thrift stores, and they make me smile every time I use them.
What You Need to Make the Pink Dragon Margarita
Dragonfruit cubes can be found in the freezer section near other frozen fruit at grocery stores nationwide.
A blender with sharp blades and high voltage to cut through the ice. I now have a Ninja and love it. If you’re in the market for a new blender, I can’t say enough great things about this blender:
(To make this with a blender that doesn’t have super sharp blades, just let the ice cubes sit out on the counter for 10 minutes so they can get crushed easier.)
Pink Dragon Margarita
Ingredients
- 1 cup ice
- 1 cup limeade
- ½ cup frozen dragonfruit cubes
- 2.25 fl. oz. silver tequilla (1½ shot glass)
Instructions
- Combine all the ingredients into a blender and mix well, then slurp up!
Did you make the Mood Boostin’ Pink Dragon Margarita?
I’d love to see a picture of how this turned out for you. Tag me on Instagram @EatLikeYoureOnVacation when you try it!
