Desert Sage Prickly Pear Agua Fresca
A Southwest-inspired agua fresca mixing prickly pear syrup with fresh lime juice and wild sage, resulting in a stunning magenta cooler ideal for desert or canyon camps.
Equipment
- water bottle or jug
- Spoon
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup prickly pear syrup store-bought or homemade
- 2 cups cold water
- 2 tablespoons lime juice fresh
- 2 sprigs fresh sage lightly bruised
- 1 cup ice cubes
Instructions
- Add prickly pear syrup and lime juice to water bottle or jug.
- Drop in sage sprigs and ice. Stir or shake to combine.
- Let steep for 5 minutes, then serve over more ice.
- Remove sage sprigs before drinking if desired.
Notes
Pack prickly pear syrup in a leak-proof container. To keep cold, chill in a cooler or submerge the bottle in a spring or creek.