Prickly Pear Margarita

Name: Prickly Pear Margarita
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 1 serving
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 1 lime wedge; Optional: Kosher salt and coarse sugar; Ice cubes; 2 ounces blanco tequila; 1 ounce lime juice; 1 ounce prickly pear syrup; 1/2 ounce triple sec

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 5 min.

Yield 1 serving

Test Kitchen Approved

This prickly pear margarita has a stunning pink hue and mild fruity flavor. Serve it by the glass or in a pitcher at your next party and everyone will be asking for the secret ingredient.

Ingredients

1 lime wedge
Optional: Kosher salt and coarse sugar
Ice cubes
2 ounces blanco tequila
1 ounce lime juice
1 ounce prickly pear syrup
1/2 ounce triple sec

Directions

If desired, moisten rim of 1 cocktail glass with lime wedge and sprinkle an equal amount of salt and sugar on a plate; dip rim in salt. Fill glass with ice.
In an empty cocktail shaker, combine tequila, lime juice, syrup and Triple Sec. Fill with ice; cover and shake until frost forms on the outside of the shaker, 15-20 seconds. Strain into prepared glass. Garnish with lime wedge.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 308 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 2mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (36g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.

For a unique cocktail that you’ll want to come to again and again, this prickly pear margarita is for you. With a base of Blanco tequila and lime juice, the prickly pear syrup is the star of the show—adding a mix of tropical, sweet and a bit of tart. —Lauren Grant, Minneapolis, Minnesota

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