Cactus Fruit Cocktails

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
2%
Cactus Fruit Cocktails
45 min.
2
424kcal

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Looking to impress your guests with a unique and delicious dessert cocktail? Look no further than our refreshing Cactus Fruit Cocktails! This vibrant drink not only tantalizes your taste buds but also brings the taste of the Southwest right to your table. Made with the exotic prickly pear, this cocktail is a perfect blend of sweet and tangy flavors, making it a delightful treat for any occasion.

Not only is this cocktail visually stunning with its vibrant pink hue, but it’s also a fantastic choice for those adhering to vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free diets. With just a few easy-to-find ingredients, including fresh lime juice and high-quality tequila, you can whip up this cocktail in just 45 minutes. Whether you’re hosting a summer BBQ, a festive gathering, or a quiet night in, these Cactus Fruit Cocktails are sure to be a hit.

Pair this drink with some chipotle chile powder-infused salt for an added flavor kick, and watch how it elevates your cocktail experience. Gather your friends, mix up a batch, and create unforgettable memories with this vibrant and delicious beverage that celebrates the unique taste of prickly pears!

Ingredients

  • servings ice cubes 
  • tablespoon juice of lime freshly squeezed
  •  pears peeled
  • tablespoon sugar 
  • ounces tequila 
  • 1.5 ounces triple sec 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • blender

Directions

  1. Place the prickly pears in a blender and pulse until liquefied. Strain the juice into a small bowl (you should have about 1 cup of juice).
  2. Fill a large cocktail shaker with ice, add the prickly pear juice, tequila, triple sec, lime juice, and sugar and shake vigorously.
  3. Pour into glasses filled with ice, rimmed with salt or sugar, if you like.
  4. Garnish with lime slices.
  5. For a fancy party cocktail, combine some chipotle chile powder with your coarse-grained salt before rimming the glasses. The smoky, spicy salt will make a nice complement to the sweet, fruity drink.
  6. From Quick & Easy Mexican Cooking: More Than 80 Everyday Recipes by Cecila Hae-Jin Lee. Text copyright © 2011 by Cecilia Hae-Jin Lee; plated food photographs copyright © 2011 by Leigh Beisch. Published by Chronicle Books LLC.

Nutrition Facts

Calories424kcal
Protein1.9%
Fat1.88%
Carbs96.22%

Properties

Glycemic Index
60.92
Glycemic Load
20.02
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
7.4321739336719%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
7.33mg
Catechin
0.96mg
Epigallocatechin
2.1mg
Epicatechin
13.39mg
Epicatechin 3-gallate
0.07mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.61mg
Eriodictyol
0.16mg
Hesperetin
0.67mg
Naringenin
0.03mg
Isorhamnetin
1.07mg
Quercetin
3.03mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:424.36kcal
21.22%
Fat:0.59g
0.9%
Saturated Fat:0.1g
0.63%
Carbohydrates:67.57g
22.52%
Net Carbohydrates:56.5g
20.55%
Sugar:47.67g
52.97%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:8.84mg
0.38%
Alcohol:24.47g
100%
Alcohol %:6.16%
100%
Caffeine:5.53mg
1.84%
Protein:1.33g
2.67%
Fiber:11.07g
44.26%
Vitamin C:17.56mg
21.28%
Copper:0.32mg
16.19%
Vitamin K:15.71µg
14.96%
Potassium:429.37mg
12.27%
Manganese:0.19mg
9.31%
Magnesium:26.72mg
6.68%
Folate:25.67µg
6.42%
Vitamin B2:0.1mg
5.86%
Vitamin B6:0.11mg
5.33%
Phosphorus:47.31mg
4.73%
Iron:0.69mg
3.81%
Calcium:35.04mg
3.5%
Vitamin B1:0.05mg
3.26%
Vitamin B3:0.62mg
3.11%
Vitamin E:0.44mg
2.96%
Zinc:0.4mg
2.65%
Vitamin A:92.75IU
1.86%
Vitamin B5:0.18mg
1.84%
Source:Epicurious