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

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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Prickly Pear Margarita

1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup hot water
Fresh Lemon Juice
Fresh Lime Juice
2 ounces tequila
1 ounce triple sec
1.5 ounces chilled prickly pear syrup (recipe in instructions)
Lime Wedges
Ice for shaking and serving

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How to Make Prickly Pear Margarita

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.
Let the syrup cool completely.
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.
Add 1.5 ounces of chilled prickly pear syrup to the shaker.
Add ice to the shaker.
Shake vigorously until well-chilled.
Strain into a salt-rimmed glass filled with ice.
Garnish with a lime wedge and a prickly pear slice (optional).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

143g

Fat

Carbs

14g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Prickly Pear Margarita?

Prickly Pear Margarita takes about 78 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 63 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Prickly Pear Margarita?

Prickly Pear Margarita has approximately 162.2 calories per serving, with about 1 g protein, 14 g carbohydrates and 0 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Prickly Pear Margarita?

The key ingredients for Prickly Pear Margarita are Sugar, Hot Water, Fresh Lemon Juice, Fresh Lime Juice, Tequila, Triple Sec. See the full list with measurements above.