THC-Infused Prickly Pear Paloma

The Paloma is similar to the classic margarita with tequila or mezcal. We use prickly pear juice for ours, more specifically the Prickly Pear Hangover Terminator from Arizona Cactus Ranch. Adding this to the cocktail gives a nice flavor that blends well with the citrus but also supposed to help with your hangover - an effect that’s always welcome.

If you infuse your own agave syrup, you will have to rely on your own judgment for dosing. Otherwise, you can use any cannabis tincture or drink mix that you prefer. Just pay attention to the dosing and sugar content of the drink mix and adjust sweetness with regular agave nectar, simple syrup or just sugar. It’s easy to adjust the sweetness of this drink at the end, so start light and add more later if needed.

Ingredients

• 2 ounces tequila or mezcal

• 1 Tablespoon Prickly Pear Hangover Terminator

• 2 ounces fresh grapefruit juice, plus wedges

• ½ ounce fresh lime juice, plus wedges

• THC-Infused Agave Nectar (or simple syrup)

• 1 Dose THC Tincture or drink mix (optional if not using infused agave nectar)

• 2 ounces sparkling water

• Handful Coarse sea salt, for the rim of the glasses

• Bunch of Ice

Instructions

1. Salt the rim of a glass by rubbing a lime wedge around the edge and dipping it onto a small plate of coarse salt. 

2. Add the tequila, prickly pear, grapefruit juice, lime juice, and THC-infused agave nectar in the glass and mix well. 

3. Add sparkling water to taste, no more than ¾ of the glass.

4. Add as much ice as you can without spilling. 

5. Taste and adjust sweetness with uninfused agave syrup or simple syrup. 

6. Garnish with grapefruit wedge and enjoy!