It ’s gratifying , sour , and piquant !
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You ca n’t go incorrect with aclassic margarita . But when you want to spice thing up a act , this Prickly Pear Margarita formula is in spades decease to wow your crowd . Made withprickly pear(cactus fruit ) syrup , you ’ll get a skillful sweet - tart relish ( not to mention beautiful color ! ) while pep will wake it up with some spice . Learn how to make this refreshingsummer cocktailand use our tips for making it the star of your nextpool party

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Tips for Making a Prickly Pear Margarita
Keep these tip in mind when make Prickly Pear Margaritas .
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Ingredients
2fluidoz.silvertequila
1 to 2slicesfresh ginger
Ice cubes

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1fluidoz.lime succus
3/4fluidoz.prickly pear syrup(such as Cheri ’s )
3/4ozCointreau

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Candied ginger
Directions
Muddle Ginger
In a cocktail mover and shaker , combine tequila and 1 slice pep . Muddle until crushed .
Shake It Up
summate ice to fill the cocktail shaker one-half full . Add lime succus , prickly pear syrup , and Cointreau . cover charge and shake until very cold . Place a small fine mesh strainer in the rim of an ice filled Rock glass .
Strain and Enjoy
Double - strain into an ice - filled rocks field glass through a modest all right - meshing sieve . If you like , garnish with sugarcoat ginger .
Test Kitchen Tip : The double tenor catches little snatch of ginger and also lime pulp .
Credits
formula developed byJuliana Hale .
Nutrition Facts(per serving)
- The % Daily Value ( DV ) tells you how much a nutrient in a nutrient serving contributes to a day-after-day diet . 2,000 Calorie a day is used for ecumenical nutrition advice .

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