Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
Counts 2 of 3 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 2 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Prickly Pear | 1 medium (178g) | 101 |
| Agave | 1 tsp (7g) | 21 |
| Water | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 3 prickly pears
- 1 cup (240 ml ) water
- ½ cup (120 ml) agave nectar
- Carbonated water as needed (see note)
Directions
Remove the peel from the prickly pears, cut them into small pieces about 0.5 x 0.5 in (1.25 x 1.25 cm), and remove the seeds.
Combine the fruit flesh, water, and agave nectar in a saucepan .
Boil the mixture until it becomes very thick, then strain it to get approximately 5 oz (120 ml) of syrup.
Make the finished soda by combining 1 volume of syrup with 5 volumes of carbonated water.