Prickly Pear Margarita
This is a delightful Daisy-style cocktail, a vibrant Margarita variation that just needs a fresh lime to bring it all together. The prickly pear adds a beautiful color and an intriguing, subtly sweet flavor.
Ingredients
- 2 oz Blanco Tequila
- 1 oz Fresh Lime Juice
- 0.75 oz Orange Liqueur
- 0.5 oz Prickly Pear Syrup
Instructions
- Combine blanco tequila, fresh lime juice, orange liqueur, and prickly pear syrup in a shaker.
- Add ice and shake vigorously until well-chilled.
- Strain into a coupe or rocks glass, half-rimmed with salt if desired, over fresh ice.
- Garnish with a lime wheel.
Glassware: Coupe or Rocks glass
Garnish: Lime wheel & half-salted rim
History
A vibrant spin on the classic Margarita, this recipe introduces the unique, subtly sweet and earthy notes of prickly pear. The beautiful pink hue and the half-salted rim provide a delightful visual and textural twist.