Incline Prickly Pear Cider Recipe
Make Incline Prickly Pear Cider Recipe in just 2h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Cider Base
Flavoring
Method
Cider Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Prickly Pears
Wear gloves and carefully peel the prickly pears, removing any thorns. Cut them in half and scoop out the pulp into a large pot.
- 2
- 3
Simmer
Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 4
Strain the Mixture
After simmering, remove from heat and let it cool slightly. Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a large bowl, discarding the solids. Stir in the lemon juice.
Flavoring the Cider
- 5
Add Mint and Ginger
Finely chop the fresh mint leaves and ginger root. Add them to the strained cider base and stir well.
- 6
Chill
Cover the cider and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld.
- 7
Serve
When ready to serve, pour the cider into glasses filled with ice and top each glass with sparkling water. Garnish with additional mint leaves if desired.
