maracuya, pineapple and orange juice   Ingredients:

• 4 maracuya
• 2 cups orange juice
• 2 cups pineapple juice
• ¼ cup mint leaves
• 2 cups crushed ice

 

1. Strain maracuya pulp into a jug.
2. Mix maracuya, orange, pineapple juice, ice and mint in a blender, blend until smooth.

Cactus figs syrup Ingredients: Makes about 500ml concentrate

• 15 ripe cactus figs, peeled and chopped
• 125ml water
• 250ml sugar
• 60ml lemon juice

Place chopped fruit and water into a pot over a medium heat on stove. Stir occasionally for about 20-30 minutes. Use a potato masher or stick blender to blend pulp. Strain through a fine sieve, saving the liquid and discarding pips and pulp. Return the liquid to the pot, add sugar and bring to the boil. Add the lemon juice. Decrease the heat and simmer for 30-40 minutes until reduced and syrupy