Frozen Cactus Pear Margaritas

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Pre-Notes

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Ingredients

  1. 4 oz white tequila
  2. 2 oz orange-flavored liqueur (recommended Contreau)
  3. 4 oz cactus pear syrup
  4. 2 oz fresh lime juice
  5. 1 1/2 c crushed ice
  6. coarse salt, optional
  7. lime wedges, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Place tequila, orange liqueur, cactus pear syrup, lime juice, and ice in a blender and blend until smooth.
  2. Optional: Carefully pour a few ounces of cactus pear juice onto a plate and a few ounces of salt onto another plate. Dip the rim of each margarita glass into the syrup and then into the salt.
  3. Pour margaritas into each glass and garnish with a lime wedge.

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Serves: 2-4
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Course: Beverage
Type of Food: Beverage - Alcoholic
Ethnicity/Origin: Southwestern,Mexican
Key Ingredient: Tequila
Difficulty: 1 - Easy
Make Ahead: No
Prep Method: Blender
Themes/Holidays: Cinco de Mayo

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