Seasonal Sips: Prickly Pear Soda with Tajín and Mint

Instructions

In a small mixing bowl combine honey and water. Stir until dissolved and then pour into a blender. Add the prickly pear and blend until combined (seeds will remain whole).

Using a fine sieve, strain the puree into an airtight container. This will remove any seeds.

To prepare the glasses, pour a few tablespoons of tajín into a shallow dish. Rub a wedge of lime along the rim of the glasses and then dip into the tajín to coat the edge.

Fill glasses with ice, 3/4 cup sparkling water, 3 tablespoons of prickly pear puree, and a squeeze of lime. Add a sprig of fresh mint (3-5 leaves) and garnish with a slice of lime on the rim.

Refrigerate any remaining prickly pear syrup and use within 3-5 days.