Looking for a unique and refreshing drink? This Prickly Pear Lemonade is a colorful, tangy, and slightly sweet beverage perfect for hot days. The stunning pink hue of prickly pear fruit combined with the classic tartness of lemonade creates a beautifully balanced drink.
Prickly Pear Lemonade Recipe
Cuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy
Servings
1
servingsPrep time
5
minutesCalories
121
kcal
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Ingredients
4 4 prickly pears
4 4 lemons
1 l 4 cup cold water
100 g 1/2 cup sugar (or honey/agave syrup)
Ice
Equipment
Blender
Fine mesh strainer
Highball glass
Instructions
- Prepare the Prickly Pears
- Wear gloves to avoid tiny spines from the fruit.
- Slice off both ends of each prickly pear.
- Make a lengthwise slit in the skin and peel it back to reveal the flesh.
- Chop the flesh into chunks and discard the skin.
- Blend and Strain
- Add the prickly pear chunks to a blender.
- Blend until smooth.
- Pour the mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a bowl to remove seeds.
- Mix the Lemonade
- In a large pitcher, combine the prickly pear juice, fresh lemon juice, and sugar.
- Stir well until the sugar dissolves.
- Add the cold water and mix thoroughly.
- Adjust sweetness by adding more sugar or honey if needed.
- Serve
- Fill glasses with ice
- Pour the prickly pear lemonade into each glass.
- Garnish with lemon slices and mint leaves for extra freshness.
Notes
- Make it Sparkling: Replace half the water with sparkling water for a fizzy version.
