Description
A refreshing and unique cocktail that combines the earthy flavors of mezcal with the sweet and tangy taste of prickly pear.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 oz mezcal
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- 1 oz prickly pear puree
- 1/2 oz agave syrup
- Salt for rimming the glass
- Ice
- Prickly pear slice for garnish
Instructions
- Rim the glass with salt by running a lime wedge around the edge and dipping it into salt.
- In a shaker, combine mezcal, lime juice, prickly pear puree, and agave syrup.
- Add ice to the shaker and shake well until chilled.
- Strain the mixture into the prepared glass filled with ice.
- Garnish with a slice of prickly pear.
Notes
- Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less agave syrup to taste.
- For a non-alcoholic version, substitute mezcal with sparkling water.
- Fresh prickly pear can be used to make the puree or store-bought puree can be used for convenience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Shaken
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Prickly Pear Mezcal Margarita, cocktail, mezcal, prickly pear, refreshing drink