Prickly Pear or Xoconostle Margarita

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5.0

6 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    5 mins

  • Servings

    1 drink

  • Calories

    29779 kcal

  • Course

    Drinks

  • Cuisine

    Tex-Mex

Prickly Pear or Xoconostle Margarita

This margarita is an exotic combination that is refreshing, sweet, and tropical.

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Ingredients

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Agua de Tuna (Prickly Pear Agua Fresca):

  • 10 to 12 prickly pears peeled - or Xoconostle cactus fruit
  • 3 cups water
  • 2 limes juiced
  • ½ cup granulated sugar

Prickly Pear Margarita:

  • 2 ounces Exotico tequila reposado see notes
  • 1 ½ ounces orange liqueur
  • 1 ounce fresh lime juice
  • 2 ounces prickly pear agua fresca
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Instructions

Agua de Tuna (Prickly Pear Agua Fresca):

  1. Blend prickly pears with water, lime juice, and sugar. Strain into a pitcher and discard seeds.

Prickly Pear Margarita:

  1. Combine tequila, orange liqueur, lime juice, and prickly pear agua fresca in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake vigorously to incorporate.
  2. Serve mixture over ice and garnish with lime and prickly pear slices.

Notes

  • *This tequila reposado has hints of vanilla, fruit, spices, with an oak finish as well as hints of caramel and cinnamon. 
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Nutrition Information

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Serving 1drink Calories 297.79kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 23.27g (8%) Protein 0.16g (0%) Fat 0.15g (0%) Saturated Fat 0.05g (0%) Sodium 8.13mg (0%) Sugar 20.88g (42%) Vitamin C 8.51mg (9%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1drink

Amount Per Serving

Calories 29779 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1drink
Calories 297.79kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 23.27g 8%
Protein 0.16g 0%
Fat 0.15g 0%
Saturated Fat 0.05g 0%
Sodium 8.13mg 0%
Sugar 20.88g 42%
Vitamin C 8.51mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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