Prickly Pear Lemonade Recipe
Make Prickly Pear Lemonade Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
Was this page helpful?
Help improve this recipe for others.
Send this recipe to your inbox.
We'll email it straight to you - plus weekly cooking inspiration.
Ingredients
Some product links may be affiliates. If you buy through them, you're supporting the site and Pekin may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Base Ingredients
Garnishes
Method
Preparation of Prickly Pear Puree
- 1
Prepare Prickly Pears
Start by cutting the prickly pears in half and scooping out the flesh with a spoon. Be careful of the small spines. You can also wear gloves to protect your hands.
- 2
Blend the Flesh
Place the prickly pear flesh into a blender and blend until smooth. Strain the puree through a fine mesh sieve to remove any seeds and fibrous bits. You should have about 2 cups of prickly pear puree.
Mixing the Lemonade
- 3
- 4
Chill the Mixture
Cover the pitcher and refrigerate the mixture for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld and the lemonade to chill.
Serving
- 5
Prepare to Serve
Before serving, stir the lemonade again to mix any settled ingredients. Taste and adjust sweetness if necessary by adding more sugar or water.
- 6
Garnish and Enjoy
Serve the prickly pear lemonade over ice, garnished with lemon slices and fresh mint leaves. Enjoy your refreshing drink!