Cactus Pear Margarita

Submitted by Witch Doctor

"This comes from The cactus Pear Restaurant/Bar. Forgot where this was (Too much grey hair. I think!). The citrus juices blend magnificently!"

 

• Ready In: 5mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Serves: 1

ingredients

• 2 ounces white tequila
• 1 ounce cactus prickly pear syrup, of cactus pear, plus more
• prickly pear syrup, for dipping the glass rim in
• 1 ounce orange liqueur (such as Cointreau or Triple Sec)
• 1⁄2 ounce fresh lime juice
• coarse salt (optional)
• lime wedge

directions

1. Place tequila, orange liqueuer, Cactus Pear syrup, lime juice, and ice in a cocktail shaker and shake for 10 seconds.
2. Place a few tablespoons of the cactus Pear syrup on a small plate. Dip the rim of the glass in the syrup, and let the excess run off, then dip in salt.
3. Strain the mixture into the glass and garnish with a lime wedge.