A refreshing drink made with pureed castus pear, freshly squeezed orange juice and Greek cognac
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Greek
Keyword: Cocktail Metaxa, Greek cocktail, Metaxa, Mia Kouppa, Mia Kouppa beverages, Mia Kouppa drinks, Mia Kouppa recipes
Servings: 2drinks
Author: Mia Kouppa
Equipment
Blender & fine mesh sieve
Ingredients
2cactus pears
1cuporange juice
4tbspMetaxa or other fine cognac
2sprigs rosemary
ice
Instructions
Peel your cactus pears, (watch video here) and chop each fruit into chunks. Place in a blender and puree until smooth.
Pass the pureed cactus pear through a fine mesh sieve set over a large measuring cup or bowl. Stir the liquid around with a spoon until all that remains are the seeds (that liquid will have pass through into the measuring cup or bowl).
Place 2 - 3 ice cubes in each of two tumbler glasses.
To each glass add 4 tablespoons of the cactus pear juice. Then add 2 tablespoons of Metaxa to each glass. Top each glass with 1/2 cup orange juice.
Serve with the sprig of rosemary in the glass, which not only adds flavour to the drink, but can also be used as a stir stick.
Enjoy!
Notes
If you would like your drink more alcoholic, or less, simply adjust the amount of Metaxa you add.