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Prickly Pear Vodka Sour

Prickly Pear Vodka Sour

Prep Time: 4 minutes
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Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cucumber, Lime Juice, prickly pear purée, Simple Syrup, Vodka, vodka cocktails
Servings: 1
Author: Paul Kushner

Ingredients

  • 1.5 oz vodka
  • 0.75 oz lime juice
  • 0.75 oz simple syrup
  • 0.5 oz prickly pear purée
  • 1 egg white
  • Cucumber slices for muddling
  • Edible flower for garnish

Instructions

  • Muddle cucumber slices in a cocktail shaker or mixing glass until fully crushed and juicy.
  • Add the lime juice, simple syrup, prickly pear purée, and vodka to the muddled mixture.
  • In a separate mixing glass, vigorously shake the egg white with the coil from your strainer until frothy.
  • Combine the frothy egg white with the cocktail ingredients in the shaker and shake again, ensuring a smooth, frothy texture.
  • Strain the mixture over ice into your serving glass.
  • Garnish with a small orchid or edible flower for a beautiful presentation.

Notes

Pro Tips
  • For the perfect froth, dry shake (shake without ice) the egg white first before adding it to the rest of the ingredients.
  • Use fresh prickly pear purée for a more vibrant color and flavor.
  • For a more pronounced cucumber flavor, muddle a few extra slices.
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