Prickly Pear Margarita
This refreshing Prickly Pear Margarita is made with homemade agua de tuna, tequila, orange liqueur, and fresh lime juice. Inspired by the flavors of the Chihuahuan Desert and my El Paso roots, it's sweet, tart, and naturally beautiful.
Servings: 1 drink
Ingredients
Agua de Tuna (Prickly Pear Agua Fresca):
- 10 to 12 prickly pears or Xoconostle cactus fruit peeled
- 3 cups water
- 2 limes juiced
- ½ cup granulated sugar
Prickly Pear Margarita:
- 2 ounces tequila reposado
- 1 ½ ounces orange liqueur
- 1 ounce fresh lime juice
- 2 ounces prepared agua de tuna (recipe above)
- Ice for shaking and serving
Instructions
Agua de Tuna (Prickly Pear Agua Fresca):
- Blend prickly pears with water, lime juice, and sugar. Strain into a pitcher and discard seeds.
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 a lime wheel and prickly pear slice, if desired.
Notes
- This recipe makes approximately 3 cups of agua de tuna. Use 2 ounces per margarita and refrigerate the remaining agua fresca for additional cocktails or to enjoy on its own.
Nutrition
Serving: 1drink | Calories: 297.79kcal | Carbohydrates: 23.27g | Protein: 0.16g | Fat: 0.15g | Saturated Fat: 0.05g | Sodium: 8.13mg | Sugar: 20.88g | Vitamin C: 8.51mg