Prickly Pear Margarita

Ingredients

• 1 fl. oz. triple sec distilled wine spirits 
• 8 fl. oz. agave wine spirits
• 2 fl. oz. fresh-squeezed lime juice 
• 1 cup ice cubes
• 1 fl. oz. prickly pear purée
• 2 fl. oz. Simple Syrup

Simple Syrup Ingredients

• ¼ cup granulated organic cane sugar
• ¼ cup warm water
  

Directions

1. Moisten a margarita glass rim with a lime wedge and dip the rim of the glass into salt.
2. To serve on the rocks: Combine all ingredients into a cocktail shaker to mix, then pour over ice.
3. ‍To serve blended: Combine all ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth.  

Simple Syrup Directions

1. Combine sugar and water in a medium sauce pot and bring to a simmer over low to medium heat. Stir occasionally until the sugar has melted into the water, about 2-3 minutes.
2. Remove from heat and allow to cool. Simple Syrup can be stored in the refrigerator for future use, up to two weeks.

Nutritional Key: Calories/Carbs/Proteins/Fat/Fiber 402/69/trace/trace/trace