Ingredients:

  • 1 cup fresh prickly pear juice (about 2-3 ripe prickly pears)
  • 4 ounces silver tequila
  • 2 ounces freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 1 ounce agave syrup (adjust to taste)
  • Ice cubes
  • Lime wedges for garnish
  • Prickly pear slices for garnish

Instructions:

  1. If using whole prickly pears, carefully peel the skin and chop the flesh. Blend until smooth, then strain using a fine mesh strainer to extract the juice.
  2. In a cocktail shaker, combine the prickly pear juice, tequila, lime juice, and agave syrup.
  3. Fill the shaker with ice cubes and shake vigorously for about 15-20 seconds until well chilled.
  4. Fill two glasses with ice and strain the cocktail mixture into each glass. Garnish with lime wedges and slices of prickly pear.
  5. Serve immediately and enjoy the vibrant flavors!