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A colorful Prickly Pear Margarita served with a lime wedge and salt rim on a bar countertop.

Prickly Pear Margarita

A vibrant and balanced cocktail made with prickly pear puree, tequila, and lime juice, perfect for summer gatherings.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Beverage, Cocktail
Cuisine Fusion, Mexican
Servings 1 serving
Calories 200 kcal

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.
Keyword Cocktail, Margarita, Prickly Pear, Summer Drink, Tequila