Prickly Pear Cactus Moscow Mule
This easy prickly pear vodka cocktail is not only pretty, it's delicious too! A homemade prickly pear simple syrup gives the drink it's gorgeous hot pink hue and is the perfect pair to ginger beer, lime, and vodka.
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Servings: 2
Equipment
- chef's knife
- liquid measuring cup
- dry measuring cups
- measuring spoons
- medium saucepan
- fine wire-mesh strainer
- potato masher
Ingredients
- 1 pound prickly pears, peeled and cut into large chunks
- 1 ½ cups water
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoon lime juice
- ½ cup vodka
- 1 (12-ounce) bottle ginger beer
- Lime slices and edible flowers for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Make the prickly pear syrup: Combine the peeled prickly pears and water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes or until the fruit is very soft.
- Mash the fruit with a potato masher. Strain the mixture through a fine wire mesh strainer into a measuring cup. Rinse out the saucepan.
- Combine the prickly pear liquid, sugar, and lime juice in the saucepan. Place over low heat and cook until the sugar dissolves. Set aside to cool completely.
- Make the cocktails: Pour 1 to 2 tablespoons of the prickly pear syrup into each of 2 ice-filled glasses. Divide the vodka evenly between the glasses and top each with ginger beer. Garnish each drink with a lime wheel and edible flowers, if desired.