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Prickly Pear Margarita

A refreshing and vibrant cocktail made with prickly pear puree, tequila, lime juice, and orange liqueur.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Beverage, Cocktail
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cocktail Ingredients
  • 2 cups prickly pear puree fresh or store-bought
  • 1 cup tequila preferably silver
  • 1/2 cup orange liqueur such as Cointreau or Triple Sec
  • 1/2 cup fresh lime juice about 4 limes
  • 1 tablespoon simple syrup adjust to taste
  • 4 slices lime for garnish
  • 4 slices prickly pear for garnish
  • salt for rimming glasses optional

Method
 

Prepare the Ingredients
  1. If using fresh prickly pears, peel and blend them until smooth to make the puree.
  2. Rim the glasses with salt if desired by running a lime wedge around the rim and dipping it in salt.
Mix the Cocktail
  1. In a cocktail shaker, combine the prickly pear puree, tequila, orange liqueur, lime juice, and simple syrup.
  2. Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds.
  3. Strain the mixture into the prepared glasses filled with ice.
  4. Garnish with lime and prickly pear slices.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 1gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less simple syrup based on your preference.

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