Prickly Pear Fiesta Margarita

The Prickly Pear Margarita is a vibrant and festive cocktail that captures attention with its natural shocking pink color from prickly pear syrup. This refreshing drink is perfect for any celebration and is sure to impress your guests with its unique and eye-catching appearance. The combination of tequila blanco, Cointreau, lime juice, and prickly pear syrup creates a well-balanced and flavorful margarita that will elevate any gathering.

Prickly Pear Fiesta Margarita

A vibrant and festive margarita featuring the natural shocking pink color of prickly pear syrup, perfect for any celebration.

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Prep Time 5 mins
Total Time 5 mins

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 (clear ice is recommended)

Instructions

  1. Cut a notch in a lime wedge, then use it to moisten the rim of a glass.
  2. Dip the moistened glass rim into a plate of salt for a classic look or Margarita Salt for a festive appearance.
  3. In a cocktail shaker, combine tequila blanco, Cointreau, lime juice, and prickly pear syrup.
  4. Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously until cold.
  5. Strain the margarita into the salted-rimmed glass and fill the glass with ice before serving.