Frozen Prickly Pear Margarita
Made with fresh prickly pear fruit, tequila, lime juice, frozen limeade concentrate, and ice, this Frozen Prickly Pear Margarita is a refreshing blended cocktail that's perfect for summer entertaining.
Servings: 6 Margaritas
Ingredients
- 4 prickly pears peeled and sliced
- ¼ cup water
- 3 ½ cups crushed ice
- 3 ounces freshly-squeezed lime juice
- 3 ounces frozen limeade
- 6 ounces Silver tequila
- 4 ½ ounces Triple sec
- 3 tablespoon agave nectar
- Lime wedge and coarse salt for garnish
Instructions
- Blend prickly pears with water. Strain into a bowl and discard seeds.
- Add the crushed ice, lime juice, frozen limeade concentrate, tequila, triple sec, prickly pear puree, and agave nectar to a blender. Blend until smooth and slushy.
- Pour into salt-rimmed margarita glasses. Garnish with a lime wedge, star fruit slice, or fresh prickly pear slice, if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Look for fresh prickly pears (tunas) at Latin markets, farmers markets, and some grocery stores during late summer and fall.
- Wear gloves when handling prickly pears, as the tiny spines can be painful to remove.
- Depending on the sweetness of your fruit, you may want to adjust the agave nectar to taste.
- Frozen margaritas are best enjoyed immediately after blending.
- This recipe originally appeared in my first cookbook, Muy Bueno.
Nutrition
Calories: 242kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 12mg | Potassium: 161mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 30IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 1mg