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Easy Prickly Pear Lemonade Recipe

This naturally colorful drink made with Cheri’s Prickly Pear Cactus Syrup is not only beautiful but adds a sweet fruity flavor to tart-tasting lemonade for a refreshing spring and summertime treat.

Pitcher of prickly pear lemonade with fresh lemon slices, served over ice.

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • Minute Maid frozen lemonade concentrate — 1 can
  • water — 4 cans
  • Cheri’s Prickly Pear Cactus Syrup — ½ cup
  • whole lemon, juiced — 1
  • Fresh lemon slices
  • Ice, as needed

Directions

  1. Step 1: Combine the Ingredients

    Add the frozen lemonade concentrate, water, Cheri’s Prickly Pear Cactus Syrup, and freshly squeezed lemon juice to a pouring pitcher.

  2. Step 2: Mix the Lemonade

    Stir until all the ingredients are completely combined.

  3. Step 3: Serve

    Serve over ice and float fresh lemon slices in the pitcher. Enjoy this refreshing prickly pear lemonade!

Tips for the Best Prickly Pear Lemonade

  • Stir thoroughly to make sure the lemonade concentrate and prickly pear syrup are evenly combined.
  • Add fresh lemon slices to the pitcher for a bright citrus flavor and attractive presentation.
  • Serve over ice for a refreshing, chilled drink.
  • Add ice to individual glasses just before serving to help prevent the pitcher from becoming diluted.
  • Taste before serving and adjust the lemon juice or syrup to suit your preferred balance of sweet and tart.