Cactus Cocktail
Brighten your next happy hour with the vibrant and refreshing Cactus Cocktail, a tequila-based drink that combines the sweet, exotic flair of prickly pear syrup with zesty lime juice and the citrusy depth of triple sec. Perfectly balanced with the optional touch of simple syrup for added sweetness, this eye-catching cocktail is a fiesta in a glass, featuring a salted rim for a tangy twist and a garnish of lime or even a striking cactus leaf paddle for extra flair. Ready in just 10 minutes, the Cactus Cocktail is a fun and easy-to-make drink that’s as stunning as it is delicious, ideal for summer gatherings or any evening you want to sip on a dose of desert-inspired elegance. Keywords: cactus cocktail, prickly pear cocktail, tequila cocktail recipe, easy summer cocktail, vibrant cocktail recipes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 oz prickly pear syrup (or juice)
- 2 oz silver tequila
- 1 oz lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 oz triple sec (or orange liqueur)
- 0.5 oz simple syrup (optional, to taste)
- 1 cup ice cubes
- 2 tbsp coarse salt (for rimming the glass)
- 1 piece lime wedge
- 1 small piece cactus leaf paddle (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
Prepare your serving glass by running the lime wedge along the rim, then dipping the rim of the glass in a small plate of coarse salt. Set aside.
In a cocktail shaker, combine the prickly pear syrup (or juice), silver tequila, lime juice, triple sec, and simple syrup (if using).
Add the ice cubes to the cocktail shaker and securely close the lid.
Shake vigorously for about 15-20 seconds until the mixture is thoroughly chilled.
Strain the cocktail mixture into the prepared glass filled with fresh ice cubes.
Garnish with a lime wedge on the rim of the glass and a small piece of cactus leaf paddle, if desired.
Serve immediately and enjoy your vibrant Cactus Cocktail!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
394 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 13223 mg | 575% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 52.7 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.4 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 46.6 g | ||
| Protein | 0.8 g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 91 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 0.6 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 205 mg | 4% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
