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Pink margarita bottle5/21/2023 ![]() I recommend using these metal tongs, as rubber tongs can get the prickly pear thorns stuck in them. Don't grab prickly pears with your hand, always use tongs when harvesting! Prickly pears can have tiny, invisible thorns that you won't feel on your hands until hours later.The best prickly pears to harvest are either on your property or someone has given you permission to harvest on their property. First, make sure you are not harvesting on Federal or State land as cacti are protected under law.Below, I have a few harvesting tips and recipe variations to help with whatever prickly pear situation you're in! Tips for Using Fresh Prickly Pears While this prickly pear margarita recipe is best when using fresh prickly pears, I know not everyone can go out and harvest them whenever they want. This prickly pear margarita recipe was purposefully designed to have the vibrant, bold colors on the bottom and transparent ingredients on top, which form a really pretty eye-catching ombre. Optional margarita additions include a sugar cayenne rim and lime slice garnish.įrom start to finish, this recipe takes about 20 minutes to prepare if using fresh prickly pears and even less time if using a pre-made prickly pear syrup. This prickly pear margarita recipe can't get any easier! You'll find more detailed instructions in the recipe card below but essentially you just mix lime juice, agave, and prickly pear pulp, then strain over ice, top with tequila and sparkling water. Over time, I've perfected my prickly pear margarita recipe and I can't wait to share this Arizona girl's favorite end-of-summer cocktail! In the Southwest, from July to September, prickly pears are everywhere! For the last two summer seasons I've been out with my tongs, foraging prickly pears and making some awesome margaritas. ![]() If you buy any items through my Amazon affiliate links, I get a small commission on the sale *. This post contains Amazon Affiliate links. This Southwestern cocktail's stunning pink color will surely turn heads - and yes, your drink will be that vibrant of color! I can't wait for you to whip up this super easy, 5 ingredient prickly pear margarita recipe! When life gives you cactus fruit, make prickly pear margaritas.
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