Fresh Prickly Pear Margaritas
Prickly pear margaritas are one of my favorite fruity cocktails, and it’s so easy to make this vibrant, pink drink at home. You don’t even need to make a syrup. Serve them on the rocks or blended with ice for a refreshing summer cocktail.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 margaritas 1x
- Category: Cocktails
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican/American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
- 8 prickly pears, peeled
- 1 1/2 cups tequila
- 1/2 cup triple sec
- 1/3 cup lime juice
- 2 tablespoons agave nectar (optional)
Instructions
In a blender, puree the prickly pears until smooth. Strain the juice into a pitcher.
Add the tequila, triple sec, lime juice (and agave, if using) and ice. Stir to combine.
Rim your margaritas glasses with sugar. Pour margaritas into prepared glasses, adding additional ice if needed. Garnish with a lime wedge.
Notes
To make a blended margarita, add about 2 cups of ice and blend until smooth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size:
- Calories: 195
- Sugar: 9.8 g
- Sodium: 43 mg
- Fat: 0.8 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 31.5 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 1.3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: dairy free, vegan, gluten free, egg free, easy, cocktail, tequila, margarita, prickly pear
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