Cactus Fruit Cocktails

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

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Indulge in a refreshing and vibrant dessert cocktail that will transport your taste buds straight to a sun-soaked paradise! Our Cactus Fruit Cocktails are not only a feast for the eyes but also a delightful blend of flavors that celebrate the unique taste of prickly pears. Perfect for warm evenings or festive gatherings, this cocktail is a fantastic way to impress your guests with something truly special.

Imagine the sweet, juicy essence of freshly blended prickly pears, harmoniously combined with the zesty kick of lime juice and the smooth warmth of tequila. This vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free treat is a guilt-free indulgence that caters to a variety of dietary preferences, making it an ideal choice for everyone at your table.

With just a few simple ingredients and a quick preparation time of 45 minutes, you can whip up two servings of this delightful concoction. Whether you choose to rim your glasses with sugar or a spicy chipotle salt, each sip promises a burst of flavor that dances on your palate. Garnished with fresh lime slices, these cocktails are not just drinks; they are an experience that captures the essence of summer in every glass.

So gather your friends, shake up some fun, and let the Cactus Fruit Cocktails be the star of your next gathering!

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