Prickly Pear

The allure of this exotic fruit is magical, yet dangerous! Its mystique comes from its naturally vibrant fuchsia color of its pulp. But beware - being from the cactus family, its skin pricks. Prickly Pears are the fruit that grow on top of the flat cactus pad; when peeled the pulp has a delicate melon-fig taste.



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Featured Recipe

Desert Rose

Serving size: 1 Drink
Source: Sprouts Restaurant, Camelback Inn - Scottsdale, AZ
    • 2 oz. Square One certified organic vodka
    • 1 oz. Sence rose nectar
    • 1/2 oz. Culinary Traditions™ Prickly Pear,  thawed
    • 1/2 oz. organic ruby red grapfruit juice
    • 1/2 oz. lime sour*
    • Splash organic agave nectar
    • Handful of ice
    • Organic strawberry, for garnish

Method:
1. Combine all ingredients except garnish in a cocktail shaker filled with ice and shake until well blended.
2. Strain into a chilled martini glass.
3. Garnish with strawberry.


*Lime Sour:
    • 2 parts organic lime juice
    • 1 part organic agave nectar

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