Prickly Pear Margarita #NationalMargaritaDay

I had my first Prickly Pear Margarita while vacationing in Sedona last year. That delicious pink concoction has stayed with me this entire time! I adore the almost neon pink of the syrup which makes the fantastic color in the drink.

The Prickly Pear is not actually a pear... it is the fruit from the Prickly Pear cactus.  The taste is a strawberry, watermelon and pear mix.  The flavor is definitely sweet, but it is natural sweetness.

Here's my recipe:

3 ounces clear tequila
2 ounces orange-flavored liqueur
2 ounces freshly-squeezed lime juice
1 ounce prickly pear syrup
Lime and kosher salt for garnish

Begin by running a wedge of lime around the edge of your margarita glass. Dip in kosher salt to coat. In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, add the tequila, orange liqueur, lime juice, and prickly pear syrup. Shake vigorously. Strain into your prepared margarita glasses filled will ice. Garnish with a lime slice to serve.  Isn't it so pretty?

Here are more delicious margaritas to help you celebrate!

• Be My Valentine Margarita by A Day in the Life on the Farm
• Boozy Strawberry Margarita Twinkies by Daily Dish Recipes
• Cucumber Margarita by Karen's Kitchen Stories
• Fireball Margarita by Our Crafty Mom
• Frozen Strawberry Margaritas by Family Around the Table
• Margarita Cupcakes by Hezzi-D's Books and Cooks
• Pink Champagne Margarita by Cheese Curd In Paradise
• Prickly Pear Margarita by Our Good Life
• Red Hot Rita by A Kitchen Hoor's Adventures
• Shy Violet Margarita by Palatable Pastime
• Strawberry Hibiscus Margaritas by The Baking Fairy