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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 Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Cocktails
Cuisine: Mexican/American
Keyword: cocktail, dairy free, easy, egg free, gluten free, margarita, prickly pear, tequila, vegan
Servings: 6 margaritas
Calories: 292kcal
Author: Melissa Belanger

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

Calories: 292kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.3g | Sodium: 3mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin C: 10mg