Cactus Pear Cocktail

Preparation info
  • 2

    drinks
    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
Uncommon Fruits & Vegetables

By Elizabeth Schneider

Published 1986

  • About

A wild, hot pink color and fruity flavor distinguish this delicious drink. While gin is my preference—particularly the aromatic Bombay gin—light rum, tequila, or vodka work equally well.

Ingredients

  • 3 cactus pears, peeled (see Preparation), chunked
  • ½ cup gin
  • ½

Method

Combine cactus pears in processor or blender with gin, grapefruit juice, and sugar; purée. Press through strainer. Add lemon juice to taste. Pour over ice in 2 highball glasses and serve with a slice of lemon.