Best 6 Cactus Cocktail Recipes

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The cactus cocktail, also known as the prickly pear margarita, is a refreshing and tart cocktail made with prickly pear fruit, tequila, and lime juice. The prickly pear fruit is a unique and flavorful ingredient that adds a beautiful pink hue to the cocktail. This cocktail is perfect for a summer party or a night out with friends.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CACTUS FRUIT COCKTAILS



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Provided by Cecilia Hae-Jin Lee

Categories     Tequila     Alcoholic     Cocktail Party     Cinco de Mayo     Cocktail     Party     Drink

Yield Makes 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 prickly pears, peeled
Ice
4 ounces tequila
1 1/2 ounces triple sec
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
1 tablespoon sugar
Coarse-grained salt for rimming (optional)
Lime slices for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • Place the prickly pears in a blender and pulse until liquefied. Strain the juice into a small bowl (you should have about 1 cup of juice).
  • Fill a large cocktail shaker with ice, add the prickly pear juice, tequila, triple sec, lime juice, and sugar and shake vigorously.
  • Pour into glasses filled with ice, rimmed with salt or sugar, if you like. Garnish with lime slices.

CACTUS ROSE COCKTAIL



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Provided by Sandra Lee

Time 5m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup frozen raspberries
1/4 cup frozen limeade concentrate
6 ounces tequila
3 ounces orange liqueur
3 ounces cranberry juice cocktail
Lime wedges and fresh raspberries, for garnish

Steps:

  • Fill a blender with ice. Add the raspberries, limeade concentrate, tequila, orange liqueur and cranberry juice cocktail; blend until slushy. Pour into highball glasses and garnish with lime and fresh raspberries.

PRICKLY PEAR CACTUS MARGARITA



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I had this drink in Tucson and talked the bartender into sharing the recipe with me.

Provided by Shannon Lindell

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 10m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 6

coarse salt as needed
2 fluid ounces tequila
2 fluid ounces sweet and sour mix
1 fluid ounce triple sec
1 fluid ounce lime juice
1 fluid ounce prickly pear syrup

Steps:

  • Pour salt into a small plate. Wet the rim of a margarita glass and dip rim into salt.
  • Fill a cocktail shaker with ice; pour tequila, sweet and sour mix, triple sec, lime juice, and pear syrup over ice. Cover shaker and shake drink; strain into prepared margarita glass.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 422.9 calories, Carbohydrate 56.3 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.1 g, Sodium 3.1 mg, Sugar 52.1 g

CACTUS COCKTAIL



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Make and share this Cactus Cocktail recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Mamas Kitchen Hope

Categories     Beverages

Time 1m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 1/2 ounces Ciclon
1 1/2 ounces blue curacao
1 1/2 ounces orange juice
1 1/2 ounces prepared sweet-and-sour mix

Steps:

  • Fill a tall glass with ice.
  • Add all ingredients and stir!
  • Repeat!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 20.3, Fat 0.1, Sodium 0.5, Carbohydrate 4.7, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 3.8, Protein 0.3

BIG STAR CACTUS COOLER DRINK



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A very tasty drink, good for summer outings. The Cactus Cooler tastes more like fruit juice than an alcoholic beverage. Quite intoxicating -- make sure to designate a driver.

Provided by lauri28

Categories     Drinks Recipes     Cocktail Recipes

Time 5m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup ice cubes
3 fluid ounces cactus juice schnapps
1 fluid ounce light rum
3 fluid ounces pineapple juice
1 fluid ounce cranberry juice

Steps:

  • Fill a tumbler glass with ice cubes. Pour in the schnapps, rum, and pineapple juice. Add enough cranberry juice to turn the drink from yellow-orange to a salmon pink color.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 449.2 calories, Carbohydrate 56.1 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 0.4 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 15.1 mg, Sugar 49.4 g

CACTUS JACK COCKTAIL



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Make and share this Cactus Jack Cocktail recipe from Food.com.

Provided by dicentra

Categories     Beverages

Time 5m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 fluid ounce tequila
3/4 fluid ounce blue curacao
1 1/4 ounces orange juice
1 fluid ounce pineapple juice
1/2 fluid ounce lemon juice

Steps:

  • Shake all the ingredients together with ice in a cocktail shaker.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 37, Fat 0.1, Sodium 1.1, Carbohydrate 9.2, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 6.6, Protein 0.4

Tips:

  • Choose the right cactus: Prickly pear and saguaro are the most commonly used cacti for cocktails. Make sure to choose a cactus that is ripe and has no blemishes.
  • Prepare the cactus properly: Peel the cactus and remove the spines. Cut the cactus into small pieces or slices.
  • Use fresh ingredients: The fresher the ingredients, the better your cocktail will taste. This includes the cactus, fruit, and herbs.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment: There are many different ways to make a cactus cocktail. Try different combinations of ingredients and flavors to find your perfect drink.

Conclusion:

Cactus cocktails are a unique and refreshing way to enjoy the flavors of the desert. With a little creativity, you can create delicious and memorable cocktails that will impress your friends and family. So next time you're looking for a new cocktail to try, give a cactus cocktail a try. You won't be disappointed.

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