Description
A refreshing margarita featuring the unique sweetness of cactus pear and the tartness of lime.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 ounces tequila
- 0.5 ounce fresh lime juice
- 0.5 ounce Cointreau
- 1.5 ounces prickly pear purée
- Lime wedges, for garnish
- Salt, for rimming (optional)
Instructions
- If desired, rim a glass with salt.
- Combine tequila, lime juice, Cointreau, and prickly pear purée in a shaker filled with ice.
- Shake well until chilled.
- Strain into the prepared glass.
- Garnish with a lime wedge.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of prickly pear purée to your sweetness preference.
- Use agave nectar for a sweeter drink.
- Try different types of tequila for varied flavors.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drink
- Method: Shaken
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Cactus Pear, Lime, Margarita, Tequila, Cocktail, Prickly Pear