Best 5 Prickly Pear Cactus Margarita Recipes
The prickly pear cactus margarita is a refreshing and unique take on the classic margarita. Combining the sweet and tangy flavors of prickly pear cactus with the traditional ingredients of tequila, orange liqueur, and lime juice, this cocktail is sure to be a hit at your next gathering. Enjoyed as an aperitif or sipped slowly during a leisurely afternoon, the prickly pear cactus margarita is an ideal way to celebrate the flavors of the desert. With just a few simple ingredients and a blender or cocktail shaker, you can easily create this delicious and visually stunning cocktail in the comfort of your own home.
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
PRICKLY PEAR MARGARITA
Prickly pears are everywhere in the Sonoran Desert from August to mid-November, but few people know that the cactus is edible. There's nothing like a prickly pear margarita at the end of the day. Though some people use prickly pear juice, I make prickly pear syrup. A couple of pinches of chile flakes add a little kick to the drink.
Provided by Food Network
Categories beverage
Time 2h10m
Yield 1 cocktail
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- For the cocktail: Combine the tequila, triple sec, lime juice, agave, prickly pear syrup and chile flakes in a cocktail shaker and incorporate all the ingredients by shaking it to your own rhythm.
- For the garnish: Pour some lime juice on a saucer. Mix together the sugar and salt on a separate saucer. Dip the rim of a 10-ounce glass into the lime juice and then dip the rim into the sugar and pink salt mixture. Fill the glass with ice, pour in the cocktail and garnish with prickly pear, if using, and a lime slice.
- Holding each prickly pear with metal tongs, lightly graze the fruit with a flame until the glochids (thorns) are singed off. Place the fruit in a medium heavy-bottomed saucepan and cover with water. Bring to boil, cover and let sit off the heat for 25 to 35 minutes.
- Line a fine-mesh sieve with cheesecloth. Strain the liquid through it into a medium heatproof bowl, mashing the fruit with a spoon until all the fruit is mashed.
- Pour the contents of the bowl into the same saucepan and discard the solids; stir in the sugar, bring to a simmer and cook for about 10 minutes. Add the lime zest and juice. Let simmer about 15 more minutes; remove from the heat, let cool and refrigerate.
PRICKLY PEAR CACTUS MARGARITA
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
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 PEAR MARGARITAS
Provided by Bobby Flay
Time 10m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Rub lime wedge around the rim of cocktail glasses and dip the rim into a saucer of coarse salt. Place tequila, Cointreau, cactus pear and lime juice and ice cubes in a blender and blend until frothy. Divide among glasses.
CACTUS PEAR MARGARITA
This comes from The cactus Pear Restaurant/Bar. Forgot where this was (Too much grey hair. I think!). The citrus juices blend magnificently!
Provided by Witch Doctor
Categories Beverages
Time 5m
Yield 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place tequila, orange liqueuer, Cactus Pear syrup, lime juice, and ice in a cocktail shaker and shake for 10 seconds.
- Place a few tablespoons of the cactus Pear syrup on a small plate. Dip the rim of the glass in the syrup, and let the excess run off, then dip in salt.
- Strain the mixture into the glass and garnish with a lime wedge.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 3.9, Sodium 0.3, Carbohydrate 1.3, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.3, Protein 0.1
PRICKLY PEAR MARGARITAS
In response to a request, this is my favorite way to enjoy prickly pear fruit! *Note: For some reason it won't let me type in 'Prickly Pear Cactus Fruit.' So where it says in the ingredients to use prickly pear cactus, I really mean the fruit, not the actual cactus!! :)
Provided by ChipotleChick
Categories Beverages
Time 11m
Yield 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Prepare margarita glass rim by dipping into lime juice, and then coarse salt.
- Put ice into a shaker.
- Add tequila, Grand Marnier, fruit and sweet and sour.
- Shake vigorously and pour into prepared margarita glass.
- Garnish with a wedge of lime.
- *Use very ripe uncooked fruit, cleaned and peeled.
- You can just slice off the stickers, if the store didn't do it for you.
- You peel a prickly pear fruit by very carefully slicing down one side of the fruit, then, using the knife, pulling back the peel until you come all the way around the fruit.
- Then puree it with either a food processor or blender, and chill.
Tips:
- Choose ripe prickly pear cactus fruits for the best flavor. Look for fruits that are plump and have a deep red or purple color.
- If you can't find prickly pear cactus fruits, you can use prickly pear cactus jelly or syrup instead. Just be sure to reduce the amount of sugar in the recipe accordingly.
- To make the prickly pear cactus syrup, simply combine equal parts prickly pear cactus fruit and sugar in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the syrup has thickened. Remove from heat and let cool completely.
- If you don't have a cocktail shaker, you can use a jar with a tight-fitting lid instead. Just be sure to shake the jar vigorously for at least 30 seconds to mix the ingredients well.
- Garnish your prickly pear cactus margarita with a lime wedge or a slice of prickly pear cactus fruit for a festive touch.
Conclusion:
The prickly pear cactus margarita is a delicious and refreshing cocktail that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a unique and flavorful margarita, give the prickly pear cactus margarita a try. You won't be disappointed!
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