The Prickly Pear Margarita puts a fresh spin on the traditional margarita with its vibrant color and subtly sweet, tangy flavor. Made with tequila, lime juice, and prickly pear syrup, this cocktail offers a smooth balance of citrus and fruit, perfect for warm evenings or festive gatherings.
Prickly Pear Margarita Cocktail Recipe
Cuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy
Servings
1
servingsPrep time
6
minutesCalories
221
kcal
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Ingredients
60 ml 2 fl oz tequila blanco
60 ml 2 fl oz sweet and sour mix
30 ml 1 fl oz triple sec
30 ml 1 fl oz freshly squeezed lime juice
30 ml 1 fl oz prickly pear syrup
Salt for rimming the glass
Lime wedge, for garnish
Equipment
Cocktail Shaker- Hawthorne strainer
- Jigger
- Rock glass
Instructions
- Moisten the rim of a glass with a lime wedge. Dip the rim into a shallow dish filled with salt to create a salted rim.
- In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine tequila, sweet and sour mix, triple sec, lime juice, and prickly pear syrup. Shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds until well-chilled.
- Strain the mixture into the prepared glass filled with fresh ice.
- Garnish with a lime wedge on the rim of the glass and serve.
Notes
- To create the perfect prickly pear syrup, peel and juice prickly pears, then simmer the juice with an equal part of sugar until fully dissolved.
