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Cheri's Prickly Pear Margarita

A vibrant and refreshing cocktail combining the unique sweetness of prickly pear and zesty lime.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 cocktails
Course: Cocktail
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 2 cups fresh prickly pear juice or store-bought
  • 1 cup fresh lime juice
  • 1 cup tequila silver or reposado
  • 1/2 cup orange liqueur like Cointreau or Triple Sec
  • 1/4 cup simple syrup adjust to taste
  • Ice for mixing and serving
  • Salt for rimming glasses, optional

Equipment

  • Blender
  • Measuring jigger
  • Cocktail shaker
  • Glassware (margarita glasses preferred)
  • Strainer

Method
 

  1. Gather all your ingredients and equipment.
  2. If you like a salted rim, run a lime wedge around the edge of each glass and dip it into salt.
  3. If using fresh prickly pears, peel and chop them, then blend until smooth. Strain through a fine mesh sieve to remove seeds and pulp.
  4. In a cocktail shaker, combine the prickly pear juice, lime juice, tequila, orange liqueur, and simple syrup. Shake well.
  5. Add ice to the shaker to chill the mixture further.
  6. Shake vigorously for about 15 seconds.
  7. Strain the margarita into the prepared glasses filled with ice.
  8. Add a slice of lime or a prickly pear slice for garnish. Serve immediately.

Notes

Adjust sweetness by adding more or less simple syrup to suit your taste.