5 from 6 votes
Prickly Pear or Xoconostle Margarita
This margarita is an exotic combination that is refreshing, sweet, and tropical.
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings:
1
drink
Calories:
29779 kcal
Course:
Drinks
Cuisine:
Tex-Mex
Ingredients
Agua de Tuna (Prickly Pear Agua Fresca):
- 10 to 12 prickly pear peeled - or Xoconostle cactus fruit
- 3 cups water
- 2 lime juiced
- ½ cup granulated sugar
Prickly Pear Margarita:
- 2 ounces tequila see notes, Exotico reposado
- 1 ½ ounces orange liqueur
- 1 ounce lime juice fresh
- 2 ounces agua fresca prickly pear flavor
Instructions
Agua de Tuna (Prickly Pear Agua Fresca):
- Blend prickly pears with water, lime juice, and sugar. Strain into a pitcher and discard seeds.
Cup of Yum
Prickly Pear Margarita:
- Combine tequila, orange liqueur, lime juice, and prickly pear agua fresca in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake vigorously to incorporate.
- 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.
Nutrition Information
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: 1 drink
Amount Per Serving
Calories 29779
% 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.