Oh Those Pricks! (Homemade Prickly Pear Margarita)

Oh those Pricks! (Homemade Prickly Pear Margaritas)

Homemade Prickly Pear Margaritas are so worth it.  They feature a tangy-sweet fruit profile with a hint of earthiness.  They are a gorgeous purple color, with an unusual flavor twist that brings your Margaritas to the next level.

Those Pricks are no joke – The delights and dangers of drinking Prickly Pear Margaritas

My husband and I were traveling through Puglia, Italy- and the most beautiful Prickly Pear Cacti were everywhere.  What else could we do.  We pulled over on the side of the road in a deserted area- and carefully and gingerly picked some.  Unfortunately, as careful as we were- we were not careful enough- and tiny invisible little needles poked into every part of our hands. Ouch- AND they can easily transfer to other parts of the body- really awkward for gentleman that may have o go to the bathroom!  Such a thorny issue!

BUT dealing with a few pricks here and there is a part of life!  What do you do?

Why will  love Prickly Pear Martinis?

• Your Prickly Pear syrup stores beautifully in the refrigerator- So you can whip them up in no time -a beautiful Prickly Pear Margarita on ice- or a Frozen Prickly Pear Margarita
• Perfect balance between the sweet prickly pear fruit, the fresh tart lime, and the citrusy finish of Cointreau
• Gorgeous- The natural color is a showstopper
• Easy to make in a pitcher
• Wonderful to serve with spicy Latin or Mexican food

Homemade Prickly Pear Margaritas start with Homemade Syrup

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Homemade Prickly Pear Syrup

Simple Syrup from Prickly Pear

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Homemade Prickly Pear Simple Syrup, homemade prickly pear syrup, Prickly Pear syrup, Simple Syrup of Prickly Pear

Equipment

• 1 medium pot

Materials

• 3 Peeled Prickly Pears
• 1 cup Water
• ½ cup Sugar
• 1 tsp Lemon juice

Instructions

• Peel your Prickly Pear fruit
• Watch out for the pricks! Be sure the prickly pear fruit are soaked or charred to get the pricks off. Sometimes you can buy the fruit from the market already de-pricked!
• Cut the fruit in half and scoop out the seedy pulp- and add to your pot
• Use a potato masher to break up the pulp
• Add the sugar and water to the pot
• Bring the mix to a boil, and then turn down the heat and let it simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool
• Place a mesh strainer over a glass bowl or measuring cup. Stir the pulp in the strainer to release the liquid. You want to remove seeds and sentiment in this step.
• Add the lemon and stir
• Store in a sealed glass jar for up to a month in the refrigerator

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Cuss Kitchen’s Tips for Dealing with Pricks getting under your skin

1.  Cuss words always help!
2. Soak the effected are in Hot water- this opens up your pores and some pricks may come out of your skin on their own.
3. Flat head tweezers help to remove the remaining cactus pricks
4. Other methods  include rubbing the effected area with glue and peeling the glue off, or rubbing the effected area with old pantyhose

Don’t let Pricks get Under your skin

As we learned in Italy, Cactus Pricks are no joke!  Use tongs and/or leather gloves to remove the fruit.  Many times you can purchase the fruit with the pricks removed.  If not, you can soak the fruit for over an hour in warm water, or alternatively use a lighter to burn the pricks of the fruit.

Interesting Facts about the Prickly Pear Cactus

Homemade Prickly Pear Margaritas

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Oh those Pricks! (Homemade Prickly pear Margarita)

Prickly pear Margarita made from homemade prickly pear syrup

Prep Time10 minutes mins

Total Time10 minutes mins

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Aperol Margarita, Homemade Prickly Pear Margarita, Margarita made with homemade Prickly pear syrup, Prickly Pear Margarita

Yield: 2

Equipment

• Blender

Materials

• 5 oz Tequila Blanco
• 2½ oz Prickly Pear Syrup See homemade Prickly pear syrup recipe
• 2 oz Fresh squeezed lime juice
• 1½ oz Cointreau
• 2 ½ Cups Ice
• Light agave
• Margarita Salt
• 2 Lime wheels

Instructions

Homemade Prickly Pear Margaritas

Prepare glasses

• Pour light Agave on a plate
• Swirl the edge of each glass in the light agave syrup to drench the edge of the glass in the sticky syrup
• Dip the sticky edge of the glass in Margarita salt. Use a paper towel to remove excess salt or drips
• Add a lime wheel with a ½ slit to the edge of each salted Margarita glass

Prepare the Margarita Cocktails

• Add Tequila, Prickly pear syrup, Fresh lime juice, Cointreau, and Ice to a blender
• Blend until smooth and even
• Pour into the two cocktail glasses and enjoy

Margarita FAQ’s

Why would I want to try a Prickly Pear Margarita?

They feature a tangy-sweet fruit profile with a hint of earthiness.  They are a gorgeous purple color, with an unusual flavor twist that brings your Margaritas to the next level.  ‘Oh Those Pricks’ is a homemade Prickly Pear Margarita that is a fun and interesting,  Enjoy!

What is a ‘Classic Margarita’?

The ‘Classic’ Margarita is a combination of tequila, lime juice and orange liqueur.  The recipe specifically calls for one-and-a-half ounces of tequila blanco, three-quarters ounce of fresh lime juice and one ounce of orange liqueur.  As the most loved cocktail in the US- we enjoy the classic and many interesting variations.

Does the quality of Tequila in a Margarita matter?

Yes, a more discerning palate will be able to taste a superior Margarita with a quality Tequila.  A quality tequila is made from 100% blue agave.  Margarita lovers have been combining higher quality, fresher ingredients, and better Tequilas and Mezcals for premium tasting cocktails.

Will Margaritas keep in the refrigerator?

Yes, Margaritas will stay fresh for up to three days in the refrigerator. They should be stored without ice so the cocktail mixture is not watered down. For a pitcher of frozen margaritas, blend them and leave them in the freezer.

What was the inspiration for the frozen Margarita?

The frozen Margarita was invented in 1971 by Mariano Martinez, a Dallas restaurateur who was inspired by 7-Eleven’s Slurpee.

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