Description
A neon-pink, sweet-tart juice made from cactus fruit that hydrates, nourishes, and surprises with flavor. Easy, vibrant, and rich in antioxidants.
Ingredients
4–5 ripe prickly pears
1–2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
½ cup filtered water
1 tbsp agave or maple syrup (optional)
Instructions
1. Glove up and rinse prickly pears to remove glochids.
2. Cut off ends and slit the peel; remove the skin.
3. Chop fruit and blend until smooth.
4. Strain through a mesh sieve or cheesecloth to remove seeds and pulp.
5. Stir in lemon juice, water, and sweetener.
6. Chill or serve over ice immediately.
Notes
Use coconut water instead of filtered water for a twist.
Freeze juice into cubes for smoothies or teas.
Pairs well with mint, basil, citrus, or chili seasoning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Drink
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Southwestern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: prickly pear, cactus juice, refreshing, vegan, plant-based, summer drink