Prickly Pear Margarita

Prickly Pear Margarita

RATING

Fruity

2 min

Intermediate

The classic Margarita takes on a vivid, desert-kissed hue with prickly pear bringing a delicate sweetness to Cointreau's orange character and sharp lime. Visually stunning and unexpectedly nuanced. Made with Cointreau L'Unique, Tequila, Fresh Lime Juice, Prickly Pear Syrup, it is shaken to perfection and served in a lowball with pear slice for the finishing touch. A intermediate-level medium cocktail, it is perfect for dinner and best enjoyed fall. Discover the full range of margaritas recipes and find your perfect Cointreau cocktail.

  • Cocktail(s)

    20 ml

    Cointreau L'Unique

    50 ml

    tequila

    30 ml

    fresh lime juice

    15 ml

    prickly pear syrup

    15 ml

    fresh grapefruit juice

    Garnish: Pear Slice

    Tools: Cocktail shaker, Garnish tools, Jigger, Strainer

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  • 1

    To make prickly pear syrup:Cover the fruit with water and bring to a boil. Cover and steep for 30 minute

    2

    Make a salt rim on your glass

    3

    Combine all ingredients in a Shaker

    4

    Add ice and shake until well-chilled

    5

    Strain into your glass

    6

    Garnish

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