What is a Prickly Pear Margarita?

A Prickly Pear Margarita mix is a cocktail made with tequila, prickly pear juice or syrup, Triple Sec, and lime juice. It’s typically served in a salt-rimmed glass, but it can also be served on the rocks or frozen. The drink is sweet, sour, and slightly bitter—the perfect blend of flavours to complement your favourite tacos or margarita night!

The prickly pear fruit is native to Mexico, where it was used by Native Americans for centuries before Europeans arrived.

Today, prickly pear is used in many Mexican dishes and drinks, including the Prickly Pear Margarita recipe. The tart flavour of this cocktail makes it perfect for those who love sweet drinks but want to reduce their sugar intake.

This cactus fruit grows in Mexico and is packed with nutrients like vitamins A, B6, C, E, and K, as well as calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, zinc, copper, and manganese. It also contains antioxidants!

Not only are they delicious and fun to drink, but they’re also good for you! The best part is they’re easy to grow at home, provided you have the right soil conditions (which most of us do). Drink up!

Tips to Make a Brilliant Prickly Pear Cocktail

So, you’re keen to craft a brilliant and innovative margarita cocktail, aren’t you?

You’re in luck! We’ve gathered all the tips and techniques you’ll need to create the finest Prickly Pear Margarita possible.

1. The initial step involves sourcing some fresh prickly pears. There are only two states where they grow naturally: Arizona and Texas. We’d recommend exploring the Prickly Pear Growers Association for further details on locating them in your area!
2. If you’re unable to find any prickly pears, there’s no need to worry! You can still prepare this delightful drink by using prickly pear syrup rather than fresh fruit. Should you opt to purchase it, ensure you select one that contains no added sugar!
3. For optimal flavour, choose tequila crafted from 100% blue agave. Tequilas produced with 100% blue agave, such as our Olmeca Altos Plata Tequila, tend to be silkier and more mellow than those made with alternative base ingredients, which means they’ll complement the sharpness of the prickly pear juice beautifully.

Try the Frozen Prickly Pear Margarita Version

You can also make a frozen version of the Prickly Pear Margarita.

It’s quite simple: just blend the ingredients together and pour the mixture into an ice-filled glass. We recommend using a margarita glass, but you can also use a martini or wine glass.

Here are the ingredients you’ll need:

• 120 ml prickly pear puree (you can buy this online or at some specialty markets)
• 170 ml Olmeca Altos Plata
• 110 ml triple sec (I like Cointreau Triple Sec)

The best part about this cocktail is that you can enjoy it any time of the year. Although it’s packed with summery flavours, you don’t need to wait for warm weather to indulge in it.

If you’re looking to try another fruity recipe, we recommend our Blood Orange Margarita mix. You’ll love it!

A High-Quality Tequila to Enjoy your Prickly Pear Margarita Recipe

When looking for a high-quality tequila to make your next Prickly Pear Margarita, look no further than Olmeca Altos.

If you want to enjoy this cocktail in style, we recommend choosing Olmeca Altos Plata. This premium tequila is made from 100% blue agave and has been crafted by hand since 1870 in the highlands of Jalisco, Mexico. It’s a rich, smooth spirit with notes of grassy herbs and vanilla bean, making it perfect for an easy-drinking margarita like this one!

We hope you enjoy making this drink as much as we do!