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Prep Time:30 minsAdditional Time:30 minsTotal Time:1 hrServings:4Yield:4 cocktailsJump to Nutrition Facts
Prep Time:30 minsAdditional Time:30 minsTotal Time:1 hrServings:4Yield:4 cocktails
Prep Time:30 mins
Prep Time:
30 mins
Additional Time:30 mins
Additional Time:
Total Time:1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr
Servings:4
Servings:
4
Yield:4 cocktails
Yield:
4 cocktails
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Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)IngredientsPrickly Pear Simple Syrup1 ½poundsfresh prickly pears, spines scraped½cupgranulated sugar1tablespoonfresh lime juiceMargaritas1tablespoonmargarita salt1lime, cut into 5 wedges, divided¾cupblanco tequila6tablespoonsfresh lime juice3tablespoonsorange liqueur, such as Grand MarnierIce
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Ingredients
Prickly Pear Simple Syrup
1 ½poundsfresh prickly pears, spines scraped
½cupgranulated sugar
1tablespoonfresh lime juice
Margaritas
1tablespoonmargarita salt
1lime, cut into 5 wedges, divided
¾cupblanco tequila
6tablespoonsfresh lime juice
3tablespoonsorange liqueur, such as Grand Marnier
Ice
DirectionsTo prepare simple syrup: Remove skin from prickly pears; chop flesh into large chunks. Transfer to a blender; process until completely smooth, about 30 seconds. Pour through a fine-mesh strainer into a large saucepan, pressing with the back of a spoon to extract as much juice as possible. Discard solids. Repeat straining once.Stir sugar into the juice in the pan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has dissolved and the mixture is syrupy, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in 1 tablespoon lime juice. Cool completely, about 30 minutes. Use immediately or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks. Makes about 2 cups.To prepare margaritas: Spread salt on a small plate. Rub 1 lime wedge around the rims of 4 rocks glasses or margarita glasses. Dip the rims into the salt; set the glasses aside. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add tequila, lime juice, orange liqueur and 1/4 cup of the simple syrup; cover and shake until very cold, about 30 seconds. Add ice to the prepared glasses; strain the margaritas into the glasses. Serve with the remaining lime wedges.TipsTo make ahead: Refrigerate prickly pear simple syrup (Steps 1-2) in an airtight container for up to 2 weeksOriginally appeared: EatingWell.com, July 2020
Directions
To prepare simple syrup: Remove skin from prickly pears; chop flesh into large chunks. Transfer to a blender; process until completely smooth, about 30 seconds. Pour through a fine-mesh strainer into a large saucepan, pressing with the back of a spoon to extract as much juice as possible. Discard solids. Repeat straining once.Stir sugar into the juice in the pan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has dissolved and the mixture is syrupy, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in 1 tablespoon lime juice. Cool completely, about 30 minutes. Use immediately or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks. Makes about 2 cups.To prepare margaritas: Spread salt on a small plate. Rub 1 lime wedge around the rims of 4 rocks glasses or margarita glasses. Dip the rims into the salt; set the glasses aside. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add tequila, lime juice, orange liqueur and 1/4 cup of the simple syrup; cover and shake until very cold, about 30 seconds. Add ice to the prepared glasses; strain the margaritas into the glasses. Serve with the remaining lime wedges.TipsTo make ahead: Refrigerate prickly pear simple syrup (Steps 1-2) in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks
To prepare simple syrup: Remove skin from prickly pears; chop flesh into large chunks. Transfer to a blender; process until completely smooth, about 30 seconds. Pour through a fine-mesh strainer into a large saucepan, pressing with the back of a spoon to extract as much juice as possible. Discard solids. Repeat straining once.
Stir sugar into the juice in the pan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has dissolved and the mixture is syrupy, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in 1 tablespoon lime juice. Cool completely, about 30 minutes. Use immediately or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks. Makes about 2 cups.
To prepare margaritas: Spread salt on a small plate. Rub 1 lime wedge around the rims of 4 rocks glasses or margarita glasses. Dip the rims into the salt; set the glasses aside. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add tequila, lime juice, orange liqueur and 1/4 cup of the simple syrup; cover and shake until very cold, about 30 seconds. Add ice to the prepared glasses; strain the margaritas into the glasses. Serve with the remaining lime wedges.
Tips
To make ahead: Refrigerate prickly pear simple syrup (Steps 1-2) in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks
Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, July 2020
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Nutrition Facts(per serving)154Calories0gFat11gCarbs0gProtein
Nutrition Facts(per serving)
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