Jun 09 2026
RestaurantsEl Charro Café DowntownStrawberry Mint Or Prickly Pear Lemonade Recipe

Strawberry Mint Or Prickly Pear Lemonade Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Make Strawberry Mint Or Prickly Pear Lemonade Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

Garnish

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare Strawberries

    Rinse the fresh strawberries under cold water, remove the stems, and cut them into halves.

  2. 2

    Juice the Lemons

    Roll the fresh lemons on a hard surface to soften them, then cut in half and juice them using a citrus juicer. You should have about ¾ cup of lemon juice.

  3. 3

    Combine Ingredients

    In a blender, combine the halved strawberries, fresh mint leaves, prickly pear juice, lemon juice, and granulated sugar. Blend until smooth.

Making Lemonade

  1. 4

    Strain the Mixture

    Pour the blended mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a large pitcher to remove any pulp or seeds.

  2. 5

    Add Water

    Add 4 cups of water to the strained mixture in the pitcher. Stir well to combine all ingredients.

  3. 6

    Taste and Adjust Sweetness

    Taste the lemonade and adjust the sweetness by adding more sugar if desired. Stir until the sugar is fully dissolved.

Serving

  1. 7

    Serve the Lemonade

    Pour the strawberry mint or prickly pear lemonade into glasses filled with ice. Garnish with fresh mint leaves and sliced strawberries.

  2. 8

    Enjoy

    Serve immediately and enjoy this refreshing drink on a hot day!

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