
Prickly Pear Margarita Recipe
Prickly pear margarita recipe originated from Tucson bartenders who shared this desert-inspired cocktail featuring distinctive cactus fruit flavors. This southwestern drink showcases the unique taste of prickly pear in traditional margarita format. The desert fruit adds beautiful color and distinctive flavor that captures the American Southwest.

I first had a prickly pear margarita in Tucson and talked the bartender into sharing the recipe with me!
Ingredients
coarse salt as needed
2 fluid ounces tequila
2 fluid ounces sweet and sour mix
1 fluid ounce triple sec
1 fluid ounce lime juice
1 fluid ounce prickly pear syrup
Directions
Pour salt onto a small plate. Wet the rim of a margarita glass and dip rim into salt.
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice; pour tequila, sweet and sour mix, triple sec, lime juice, and prickly pear syrup over ice. Cover shaker and shake vigorously; strain into prepared margarita glass.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
423 | Calories |
0g | Fat |
56g | Carbs |
0g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 1 | |
Calories 423 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 0g | 0% |
Sodium 3mg | 0% |
Total Carbohydrate 56g | 20% |
Dietary Fiber 0g | 0% |
Total Sugars 52g | |
Protein 0g | 0% |
Vitamin C 9mg | 10% |
Calcium 5mg | 0% |
Iron 0mg | 1% |
Potassium 42mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.