PRICKLY PEAR LEMONADE

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Categories     Fruit     No-Cook     Vegetarian     Kid-Friendly     Quick & Easy     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Vegan     Raw

Yield Makes 2 glasses

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 Prickly Pear fruits*
1/2 Cup lemon juice
2 Tbs sugar (or more to taste)
1 Cup water
Ice cubes
Mint and Lemon Slices (optional)
*available at many supermarkets, in season in late summer

Steps:

  • Peel the Prickly Pears. Chop both ends off of each fruit. Cut the skin lengthwise halfway deep through the prickly pear. Reach into the slit and peel away the thick skin. Combine peeled prickly pears, lemon juice, sugar, and water in a blender or food processor. Blend until mixture is smooth and has a red-fuschia color. Strain mixture through a paper towel in a colander into a pitcher. Pour over ice and add mint and lemon slices. Serve cold.

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