Prickly Pear or Xoconostle Margarita
This margarita is an exotic combination that is refreshing, sweet, and tropical.
Servings: 1 drink
Ingredients
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
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 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
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