Cactus Fruit Cocktails

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

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Looking for a unique and refreshing cocktail that will take your taste buds on a vibrant journey? Look no further than these delightful Cactus Fruit Cocktails! This eye-catching drink not only bursts with flavors but also showcases the exotic beauty of prickly pears, a true gem of the desert. Prickly pears, or cactus fruits, are deliciously sweet and bring a stunning fuchsia hue that will impress your guests at any gathering.

Perfect for a sunny afternoon or a festive evening, this cocktail is not only vegan and gluten-free but also beautifully simple to prepare. In just 45 minutes, you can whip up two servings of this tantalizing drink, making it an excellent choice for intimate gatherings or celebrations alike.

With a perfect balance of sweetness and a refreshing kick from the lime juice, this cocktail is elevated by the rich flavors of tequila and triple sec. To give it an extra twist, consider rimming your glasses with a blend of salt and chipotle chile powder, adding a smoky spice that complements the natural sweetness of the prickly pears. Top it off with lime slices, and you have a cocktail that’s as visually appealing as it is delicious.

Gather your friends and revel in the summer vibes with these Cactus Fruit Cocktails — a delightful treat that promises to be the star of your next dessert spread!

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