Forktionary

Prickly Pear Margarita Recipe

Experience the exotic twist of a Prickly Pear Margarita! This unique cocktail recipe is delightfully sinful and surprisingly easy to make. Impress your guests with this vibrant, refreshing drink featuring the sweet and tart flavor of prickly pear. Perfect for a summer fiesta or a sophisticated evening in.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 63 mins
Calories 162.2 kcal
Protein 1g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
Prickly Pear Margarita 20

Recipe Actions

Share this recipe:

Recipe Author

Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Prickly Pear Margarita

Cook Smarter with Sous, Your Kitchen Companion

Missing an ingredient for this Prickly Pear Margarita? Need a perfect wine pairing or a healthy side dish idea? Don't guess—ask Sous! Your AI-powered sous-chef is ready to help you swap ingredients, adjust serving sizes, and discover flavor tips in seconds.

How to Make Prickly Pear Margarita

  1. Prepare the prickly pear syrup (see note): In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup prickly pear puree, 1 cup sugar, and 1/2 cup water. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves completely.
  2. Let the syrup cool completely.
  3. In a shaker, combine 2 ounces of tequila, 1 ounce of triple sec, 1 ounce of freshly squeezed lime juice, and 1 ounce of freshly squeezed lemon juice.
  4. Add 1.5 ounces of chilled prickly pear syrup to the shaker.
  5. Add ice to the shaker.
  6. Shake vigorously until well-chilled.
  7. Strain into a salt-rimmed glass filled with ice.
  8. Garnish with a lime wedge and a prickly pear slice (optional).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

143g

Fat

0g

Carbs

14g

Recipe Tags (Choose a tag and find related recipes!)

Time To Make Course Preparation Beverages Easy Cocktails 3 Steps Or Less 4 Hours Or Less