Prickly Pear Juice
I created this juice to bring together the flavors of prickly pear fruit, lime, agave and cinnamon.
The majestic Prickly Pear Cactus is a gift to this Earth.
If you’ve never seen a prickly pear cactus, i’ll paint the picture for you. Imagine a flat, paddle-like cactus full of thorns – crowned with fruit bulbs, that vary in color- topped with a budding flower. A masterpiece. I grew up seeing these everywhere, especially in Mexico.
The magical fruit that decorates the cactus is the inspiration for this juice. Most prickly pear fruits i’ve had in my life are bright in color and mild in flavor. They are in a word, humble. After you remove their thorns, you can enjoy these straight out of the skin. I created this juice to bring together the flavors of prickly pear fruit, lime, agave and cinnamon.
It’s truly a treat and i hope you enjoy this refreshing juice!
Prickly Pear Juice
Ingredients
- 4 prickly pear
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 2 tbsp agave syrup
- 2 tsp cinnamon powder
- 2 cups water
Instructions
- Remove the skin from your prickly pears*
- Blend the inner fruit in a blender, on high – until liquid
- Separate the pulp from the juice with a fine mesh strainer *
- Pour the pulp-free prickly pear juice back into the blender and add all remaining ingredients
- Blend on high for 5-6 seconds
- Serve chilled over ice, or room temp
