Prickly Pear Margarita
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Prickly Pear Margarita
Description
The Prickly Pear Margarita is crafted by shaking tequila blanco with prickly pear syrup, freshly squeezed lime juice, and Cointreau over ice. The rim of the glass is coated with agave syrup and margarita salt, which adds a sweet and salty contrast to the drink's fruity and citrusy flavors. The prickly pear syrup brings a vibrant color and a distinct sweet flavor, complementing the tartness of lime and the smoothness of tequila.
The cocktail’s preparation involves shaking the ingredients vigorously with ice to chill the mixture and create a frosty exterior on the shaker, ensuring a well-mixed and cold beverage. For larger occasions, the ingredients can be mixed in a pitcher and chilled for several hours, making it easy to serve multiple guests efficiently. The margarita is served over fresh ice in the rimmed glass and garnished with a lime slice that adds a hint of freshness and an aesthetic touch.
This margarita is suited for casual sipping or entertaining, where the combination of fruity sweetness with tangy lime and tequila can be enjoyed. The preparation steps provide flexibility for individual servings or bulk presentation while maintaining the cocktail’s signature balance and color.
Ingredients
FOR EACH PRICKLY PEAR MARGARITA:
- 2 ounces tequila blanco
- 1 ounce prickly pear syrup
- ¾ ounces lime fresh squeezed juice
- ½ ounces Cointreau
- ice
TO MAKE A PITCHER OF 8 PRICKLY PEAR MARGARITAS
- 2 cups tequila blanco
- 1 cup prickly pear syrup
- ¾ cup lime juice
- ½ cup Cointreau
FOR THE RIM:
- agave syrup
- Margarita salt
- lime slice
Instructions
TO MAKE A PRICKLY PEAR MARGARITA BY THE GLASS:
- Use a pastry brush to brush the rim of a margarita glass with agave syrup. Turn the glass upside down and press into the rimming salts. Set aside.
- Add ice to a cocktail shaker and pour in the tequila, prickly pear simple syrup, lime juice and Cointreau.
- Seal the shaker with the lid and shake vigorously for 30 seconds until the contents are icy cold and the outside of the shaker is frosty.
- Add fresh ice to the rimmed glass and strain the prickly pear margarita into the glass. Garnish with a slice of lime.
TO MAKE PRICKLY PEAR MARGARITAS BY THE PITCHER:
- Combine the ingredients in a 1.5 quart pitcher and stir to combine. Chill for several hours. To serve, rim individual glasses with agave and margarita salt. Fill glasses with ice and pour in the prickly pear margarita. Garnish with a slice of lime.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 256 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 256kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 0.1g | 0% |
| Fat | 0.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.02g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.01g | 0% |
| Sodium | 19mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 48mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 26g | 52% |
| Vitamin A | 11IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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