PRICKLY PEAR MARGARITA

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While reading about all the different flavors of margaritas, one particular margarita--the Prickly Pear Margarita, a favorite in New Mexico--received so many glowing comments. So I had to give it a try. And yes, it's every bit as delicious as everyone said it would be. I tried a few recipes that were all pretty similar, but...

Provided by Vickie Parks

Categories     Cocktails

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 oz tequila blanco
1/2 oz cointreau
1 1/2 oz lime juice
2 oz prickly pear cactus syrup
coarse salt or coarse sugar, for glass rim
kumquat, for garnish
curled lime peel, for garnish

Steps:

  • 1. Combine the tequila, Cointreau, lime juice and pear syrup in a cocktail shaker. Shake vigorously to mix well.
  • 2. Wet the rim of a margarita glass and dip into salt or sugar (or use a salt/sugar mix).
  • 3. Pour margarita into glass over ice. Garnish with a kumquat and a curled piece of lime peel, and serve.

Emmanuella Obasogie
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This was my first time trying a prickly pear margarita, and I was very impressed. The flavor was unique and refreshing, and the drink was very well-balanced. I will definitely be making this again!


Amin Ali
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I've made this margarita several times now, and it's always a hit! My friends love it, and it's always the first drink to go at parties. I highly recommend it!


Micala Robinson
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This margarita was easy to make and very refreshing. The prickly pear flavor was perfect, and it was the perfect drink to enjoy on a hot summer day.


Adamu Muhammad
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I was very impressed with this margarita. The prickly pear flavor was subtle, but it added a nice sweetness to the drink. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


hatam shawa
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This margarita was delicious! The prickly pear flavor was perfect, and the drink was very refreshing. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Predatory Panda Panda
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I've tried many different margarita recipes, but this one is by far my favorite. The prickly pear flavor is so unique and refreshing, and the drink is very well-balanced.


Nancy Fitzsimmons
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This margarita was so easy to make, and it was so delicious! The prickly pear flavor was perfect, and it was the perfect drink to enjoy on a hot summer day.


happy jaan
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I made this margarita for a party last weekend, and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor, and it was the perfect drink for a summer party.


Oguaka Sophia
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This margarita was easy to make and very refreshing. The prickly pear flavor was subtle, but it added a nice sweetness to the drink. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Susan Hancock
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I was a bit hesitant to try this margarita because I'm not a big fan of prickly pears, but I'm so glad I did! The flavor was amazing, and the drink was very refreshing. I will definitely be making this again.


Abdur Raqeeb
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This was my first time trying a prickly pear margarita, and I was very impressed. The flavor was unique and refreshing, and the drink was very well-balanced. I will definitely be making this again!


king Tayo Adeola
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I've made this margarita several times now, and it's always a hit! My friends love it, and it's always the first drink to go at parties. I highly recommend it!


Brandy Frantz
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This margarita was delicious! I used fresh prickly pears from my backyard, and the flavor was amazing. The drink was also very easy to make, and it was the perfect way to cool off on a hot summer day.


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