Nava's Prickly Pear Margarita

Atlanta used to be home to one of my favorite Latin eateries, Nava. Unfortunately, they have since shuttered their doors. Luckily, I was able to stumble across the recipe for my favorite libation they created. Enjoy!

Prickly Pear Margarita

Makes 6 servings

Preparation time: 10 minutes, plus 1 hour to chill

1 cup granulated sugar
1 1/2 cups hot water
1 1/2 cups fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 cups fresh lime juice
1 cup Cuervo Gold tequila
1/2 cup triple sec
1/2 cup prickly pear syrup
1 lime, divided into 6 wedges

Mix sugar with hot water to dissolve into simple syrup. Add lemon and
lime juices and stir to mix. Add tequila, triple sec and prickly pear
syrup and mix thoroughly. Chill for one hour. Mix in a blender to
froth. Serve in a salt-rimmed glass, either straight up or over ice.
Garnish with a wedge of lime.

Per serving: 388 calories, 1 gram protein, 72 grams carbohydrates, 1
gram fiber, no fat, no cholesterol, 10 milligrams sodium.