Thirst Quenchers
Nopal Juice
SERVES 4 INGREDIENTS: 1 (12 oz.) bag of Latin Specialties Nopalitos 4 cups (32 oz.) of orange juice 2 slices of fresh pineapple (each slice should be one inch thick) 1 rib (stick) of celery ½ cup cilantro (about 30 springs) 1 small lime (juiced) INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Combine the nopalitos, orange juice, pineapple, celery and cilantro […]
Christmas Mexican Fruit Punch
MAKES 30 SERVINGS INGREDIENTS: 8 quarts water 1 lb. tejocotes 3 whole oranges 8 guavas 2 lbs. sugar cane 1 lb. pitted prunes 3 pears 1 cup raisins 6 oz. walnuts, coarsely chopped 3 cinnamon sticks ½ cup whole cloves 2½ lbs. piloncillo 3 cups brandy or rum (optional) INSTRUCTIONS: 1. In a medium saucepan, […]
Lychee Mint Smoothie
SERVES 2 INGREDIENTS: 10 fresh Lychee fruits (peeled and seed removed) 1 cup crushed ice ¼ cup fresh mint leaves Sugar – to taste INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Place all ingredients in a blender. 2. Blend on high speed until smooth. 3. Taste and add more sugar if needed. 4. […]
Prickly Pear Cactus Juice
SERVES 2 INGREDIENTS: 1 cup of crushed ice 1 (1 inch) chunk fresh ginger 4 fresh prickly pears 2 fresh limes, squeezed 1 tablespoon agave nectar (or honey) 2 tablespoons raspberry syrup 1 cup cold water ½ cup raspberries, placed in the freezer for at least 1 hour […]