Frozen Cactus Pear Margaritas
- 8 ounces white tequila
- 4 ounces orange-flavored liqueur (recommended: Cointreau)
- 4 ounces cactus pear syrup
- 2 ounces fresh lime juice
- Crushed ice
- Lime wedge, for garnish
- Coarse salt, optional
- Combine tequila, orange-flavored liqueur, cactus pear syrup, lime juice and ice in a blender and blend until smooth and frothy.
- Serve in rocks glass and garnish with lime.
- Cactus Pear a.k.a Prickly Pear: The pulp of these cactus fruits is a brilliant red or, occasionally, a yellowish green, and it tastes a bit like watered-down watermelon.
- Cooks exploit the color by adding slices of the pulp to fruit salads, or by pureeing it and straining out the seeds.
- They're quite popular in Hispanic countries and around the Mediterranean.
white tequila, orangeflavored liqueur, cactus pear syrup, lime juice, salt
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/bobby-flay/frozen-cactus-pear-margaritas-recipe4.html (may not work)