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Prickly Pear Margarita for Valentine's Day

Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Cocktail
Keyword: jalapenos, margarita, pear, valentines day
Servings: 4 people
Author: Maria

Ingredients

  • 3-4 prickly pears skin removed, quartered
  • 1 cup 100% agave tequila
  • 1 jalapeno sliced
  • 1/2 cup triple sec
  • 2 limes juiced
  • tajin

Instructions

  • Pour tequila into a cup then add the sliced jalapeno. Let sit for at least 1 hour or infuse the tequila with jalapeno overnight.
  • Blend the prickly pear in a blender with a little water. Strain juice in a separate container to remove seeds. Set juice aside.
  • Fill 1/2 of pitcher with ice, add tequila, about 1/2 cup of prickly pear juice, triple sec, lime juice and stir vigorously. Taste and adjust with triple sec for a little sweetness, if needed.
  • To serve, rim glass tumblers with tajin chile spice and fill with the cocktail.