Prickly Pear Margarita
A vibrant and balanced cocktail made with prickly pear puree, tequila, and lime juice, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Cocktail Ingredients
- 2 oz tequila Choose blanco tequila for the purest agave flavor.
- 1 oz prickly pear puree Could use bottled puree or homemade.
- 1 oz lime juice Fresh-squeezed lime juice is essential.
- 1 oz triple sec Cointreau offers cleaner notes, but any quality triple sec works.
- to taste Salt for rimming Optional, use kosher or sea salt.
- to taste Ice For shaking and serving.
- 1 slice lime wedge For garnish.
- 1 slice prickly pear slice For garnish.
Instructions
Preparation and Serving
- If you want a salted rim, run a lime wedge around the glass lip and dip it into kosher salt.
- In a cocktail shaker, add 2 oz tequila, 1 oz prickly pear puree, 1 oz lime juice, and 1 oz triple sec.
- Fill the shaker halfway with clear ice and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds.
- Strain the mixture into the prepared glass filled with fresh ice.
- Garnish with a lime wedge and a slice of prickly pear. Serve immediately.
Notes
Use fresh lime juice for the best flavor. Adjust triple sec based on the type of tequila used.