
Cactus Kiss Recipe
blanco tequila, pear, ginger, cointreau, lime, sage. The prick of a cactus is a cactus kiss, because we all know love hurts.
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Ingredients
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Cocktail Ingredients
Method
Cocktail Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Pear
Peel and core the pear, then cut it into small cubes.
- 2
Muddle the Ingredients
In a cocktail shaker, add the pear cubes, grated ginger, and fresh sage leaves. Muddle them together gently to release their flavors.
- 3
Add Spirits
Pour in the blanco tequila, Cointreau, and fresh lime juice into the shaker.
- 4
Shake It Up
Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until well chilled.
- 5
Strain and Serve
Strain the mixture into a chilled cocktail glass. Optionally, garnish with a sage leaf or a slice of pear.

