Prickly Pear Margaritas

Name: Prickly Pear Margaritas
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 1/4 lb. green or red prickly pear fruit; 1 handful lime juice; 1 c. tequila; 3/4 c. orange-flavor liqueur; 2 tbsp. sugar; 4 c. Crushed ice; Thin lime slices (optional)

Published: Jun 13, 2012

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Take that familiar frozen margarita to the next level by adding prickly pear fruit. It adds a rich pink color and a touch of sweetness. This particular recipe packs a sour punch, but you can adjust the sugar and fruit to your taste.

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Directions

1. Step 1Cut ends from prickly pears. Cut a 1/8-inch-deep lengthwise slit through peel on each fruit. Pull back peel and remove from pulp; discard peel. Cut fruit pulp into 1/2-inch chunks.
2. Step 2In a blender, combine half of all these ingredients: prickly pear chunks, lime juice, tequila, orange liqueur, and sugar; whirl until smooth. Add half the ice and whirl until blended. Pour into glasses slowly, leaving seeds behind. Discard seeds.
3. Step 3Repeat step 2 with remaining pear chunks, lime juice, tequila, liqueur, sugar, and ice.
4. Step 4Garnish with lime slices.