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MargaritasPrickly Pear Margarita
The pear makes this drink deliciously tart - if you want it sweeter, add more simple syrup
Stephen WayneIngredients
- 1 Martini Glass
- 2 oz. Tequila
- 1/2 oz. Cointreau
- 3/4 oz. Freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1/4 oz. Simply Syrup
- 1/3 of pear blended Prickly Pear
Instructions
- 1Cut off ends of Prickly Pear
- 2Peel the Prickly Pear
- 3Blend the Prickly Pear in a mini food processor
- 4Add Tequila, Cointreau, Lime Juice, Simple Syrup and Prickly Pear to a shaker and add ice and shake well
- 5Pour into a martini glass and enjoy
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Open in Pepper →Why the Margarita Is the Perfect Cocktail for Every Occasion
The classic margarita — tequila, fresh lime juice, triple sec, salt rim — is one of the most balanced cocktails ever invented. The key is always freshly squeezed lime juice. Bottled mix is the single thing that ruins more margaritas than anything else.
Once you have the base right, the variations are endless. Jalapeño-infused tequila for heat, watermelon or mango juice for sweetness, a mezcal swap for smokiness. Frozen versions work beautifully with fruit-forward variations.
On Pepper, the most-saved margarita recipes are the ones that turn every gathering, from Taco Tuesday to backyard barbecues, into a memorable fiesta.
Quick Tips
- 1
Fresh lime juice only
Bottled lime juice makes flat, bitter margaritas. Always squeeze fresh limes — the difference is dramatic. One medium lime gives about 1 oz of juice, so plan ahead for big batches.
- 2
Make your own simple syrup
Skip the margarita mix and make simple syrup instead — equal parts sugar and water, stirred until dissolved. It takes two minutes and gives you full control over sweetness.
- 3
Salt the rim right
Rub just the outside edge of the glass with a lime wedge, then roll only that outer edge in coarse salt. That way guests get salt in every sip without it falling into the drink.
- 4
Shake hard with ice
For on-the-rocks margaritas, shake vigorously for 15–20 seconds with plenty of ice. You want it ice cold and properly diluted — a quick shake leaves it too strong and not cold enough.
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