If you tried this recipe please tag me Instagram or Zesty South Indian Kitchen in Facebook.Change your latitude with a sampling of our Hand-Battered Chicken Tenders, Caribbean Chicken Egg Rolls, and Spinach & Artichoke Dip. Here is my version of delicious and colorful Prickly Pear Margarita made with fresh prickly pear fruit puree and juice, lime juice, tequila, and Triple Sec with splash of simple syrup. So, try to choose ripe one.Īlways wear gloves when handling prickly pears because the tiny hair-like spines called glochids will irritate the skin.Įvery bartender has their own version of prickly pear margarita, some will use infused prickly pear tequila, some use puree, some use juice and some use prickly pear syrup. Prickly pears depending on the level of ripeness can range from slightly sweet to syrupy sweet. I garnished with halves of prickly pear and lime wheel they are only for decorations do not try to put it in drink as it tends to have seeds. I have added a splash of simple syrup around ¼ tsp.Īdding salt in rim of glass gives more flavor to prickly pear margarita If you are using store-bought prickly pear syrup you do not need to add any simple syrup. Otherwise you can add them in high speed blender along with ¼ cup water and process it 1-3 times, then strain the seeds and spines out. Prickly pear margarita requires Triple Sec or Cointreau along with lime juice and simple syrup.įor making Prickly pear puree, first make cut in fruit and carefully remove the skin with spines, then smash them with spoon in strainer so that you can collect all the puree. You can use any Tequila however 100% agave tequila gives most taste. However, this one is made fresh prickly pear fruit puree as well as juice. Most of recipe you see on the internet are made with prickly pear syrup. If you are picking, as you twist them off the pad, they should pop off immediately and dribble a little juice. Do not pick any that have green ends they should be a full ruby color. If you buy from grocery store or picking from your garden, looks for ripe ones, most of the fruit is ripe by mid-August. If you got prickly pear fruit, here are few recipes you can try with it Their classic pink color stands on its own and become a right candidate for cocktails, dressing and drinks even bread. The flavor is like a combo of watermelon and a “natural” bubble gum. Prickly pears are fruit of cactus, it got its name from the prickly needles of the cactus. Prickly pear is a fruit that grows on a cactus, with a flavor that crosses between watermelon and classic bubble gum.Ĭombined with bright lime juice and citrusy orange liqueur, the magenta fruit transforms into a sweet and sour drink you will fell in love with a first sip. This sweet pink margarita is a taste of South West. This prickly pear margarita recipe is just as refreshing as well as beautiful with a vibrant pink hue that is both natural and tasty. Yes, I am coming with another recipe using Prickly pear fruit. Delicious and colorful Prickly PearMargarita made with fresh prickly pear fruit puree and juice, lime juice,tequila, and Triple Sec with a splash of simple syrup.
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