Name: The Prickly Pear Margarita
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Cuisine: Cocktails
Ingredients: 1 1/2 ounces* tequila blanco; 1 ounce Cointreau; 1 ounce lime juice; 1/2 ounce prickly pear syrup; Kosher salt, for the rim; Ice, for serving (try clear ice)

The Prickly Pear Margarita

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The prickly pear margarita is the best festive cocktail! The shocking pink color in this recipe is all natural, from prickly pear syrup.

Author: Sonja Overhiser
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Yield: 1 drink 1x
Category: Drink
Method: Shaken
Cuisine: Cocktails
Diet: Vegan

Ingredients

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1 1/2 ounces* tequila blanco
1 ounce Cointreau
1 ounce lime juice
1/2 ounce prickly pear syrup
Kosher salt, for the rim
Ice, for serving (try clear ice)

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Instructions

Cut a notch in a lime wedge, then run the lime around the rim of a glass. Dip the edge of the rim into a plate of salt (or for a festive look, use Margarita Salt).
Single drink: Place all ingredients in a cocktail shaker and fill it with ice. Shake until cold. Strain the margarita into the glass with the salted rim. Fill the glass with ice and serve.
Pitcher (8 servings): Place 1 1/2 cups tequila, 1 cup Cointreau, 1 cup lime juice, and 1/2 cup prickly pear syrup in a pitcher. Add 3 handfuls ice and stir until cold.

Notes

*To convert to tablespoons, 1 ounce = 2 tablespoons

Find it online: https://www.acouplecooks.com/prickly-pear-margarita/