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.
Servings 2 (10-ounce) drinks
Calories 286kcal
Ingredients
- 3 ounces tequila blanco
- 1½ ounces Triple sec
- 1½ 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.
Notes
Shake the margarita vigorously with plenty of ice to properly chill and slightly dilute the cocktail for the smoothest flavor.
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
