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Prickly Pear Margarita

Prickly pear actually comes from the orange flower from a type of cactus. This margarita utilizes the juice made from the orange flower for a fruity, sweet yet tart cocktail perfect for your Cinco de Mayo celebrations.
Course Drinks
Cuisine Mexican
Keyword cointreau, lime, margarita, prickly pear, tequila
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Servings 2 (10-ounce) drinks
Calories 286kcal

Ingredients

  • 3 ounces tequila blanco
  • ounces Triple sec
  • ounces freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 2 ½ ounces prickly pear syrup*
  • ½ ounce agave syrup
  • lime slice
  • kosher salt for garnish
  • granulated sugar for garnish

Instructions

  • Add the tequila, triple sec, lime juice, prickly pear syrup and agave to a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake vigorously.
  • Add kosher salt and sugar to a shallow dish, mixing to combine. Rub the rim of glass with the lime slice then dip the glass in the salt and sugar mixture to garnish the rim.
  • Fill a glass with ice cubes. Then strain the shaken margarita into the glass. Garnish with the lime slice or lime wedge and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 286kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.03g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 23mg | Potassium: 55mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 38g | Vitamin A: 11IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 1mg