Citrus-Prickly Pear Elixir
Citrus-Prickly Pear ElixirMichael Graydon + Nikole Herriott
This delivers a concentrated shot of vitamin C (from the citrus) and antioxidants (from the prickly pear).
Recipe information
Total Time
10 minutes
Yield
Makes about 2 cups
Ingredients
1 grapefruit
1 blood or navel orange
1 lemon
1 lime
2 prickly pears, cut into pieces
1 bunch mint
1 Fresno chile (if desired)
1-2" piece unpeeled ginger
1/2 cup chopped unpeeled turmeric (from about 2 ounces whole)
Preparation
Peel 1 grapefruit, 1 blood or navel orange, 1 lemon, and 1 lime; coarsely chop flesh. Pass citrus, 2 prickly pears, cut into pieces, 1 bunch mint, 1 Fresno chile (if desired), a chopped 2" piece unpeeled ginger, and 1/2 cup chopped unpeeled turmeric (from about 2 ounces whole) through a juicer; strain, if desired, into a pint jar or large glass. Chase with a full glass of water.
Recipe notes
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