Description
A tangy xoconostle margarita is the perfect way to toast any celebration. If you can find xoconostle cactus fruit at your local Latin market, don’t pass them up! You will love its indescribable taste.
Ingredients
5 large xoconostle cactus fruit
2 tablespoons granulated sugar plus more for decorating
2 tablespoons water
4 ounces tequila blanco
ice
1 lime wedge
Instructions
Peel xoconostle with a pairing knife, slice in half and scoop out and discard center pink portion with seeds. Place pale green halves in a blender container. Add sugar and water. Blend until smooth.
Combine tequila xoconostle mixture and ice in a cocktail shaker. Shake vigorously for 30 seconds.
Run lime wedge along the edge of two cocktail glasses. Dip one side in sugar. Divide cocktail mixture between glasses. Decorate with cactus flowers and serve.