Celebrating National Margarita Day

With snow on the ground and temperatures stll hovering around the freezing mark, what better way to celebrate National Margarita Day than with a tropical flavored margarita. Cactus Pear Margarita, with its magical flavors, will transport you to a sandy beach, warm tropical breezes and sunshine galore. Well... one can always dream, can't they?

                                                        Cactus Pear Margaritas
                                                                   adapted from   
                                                                        Oprah
                                                                     Magazine
                                                                     Cookbook
                                                                    Bobby Flay

Ingredients
8 ounces white (blanco) tequila
4 ounces Cointreau or other orange-
   flavored liqueur
4 ounces cactus pear juice
2 ounces freshly squeezed lime juice
1 cup ice cubes
Lime wedges, for garnish
Coarse salt (optional) for garnish

Directions

1. Place the tequila, Cointreau, cactus pear and lime juices, and ice in a blender and pulse until smooth.

2. If using salt for garnish, rub a lime wedge around the rims of the glasses and dip the rims into saucer of coarse salt.

3. Divide the mixture among 4 margarita glasses; garnish each with a lime wedge.

Note: Mango nectar or thawed cranberry juice concentrate can be substituted for the cactus pear juice.

         
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