Prickly pear margarita
A Prickly Pear Margarita is a vibrant, pink-hued twist on the classic cocktail, blending the tartness of lime with the sweet, watermelon-like flavor of prickly pear syrup. Originating in the American Southwest and Mexico, it typically combines tequila, orange liqueur, lime juice, and the signature prickly pear syrup. The drink is celebrated for its striking color and refreshing, slightly floral taste.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This cocktail is primarily high in carbohydrates from added sugars, with negligible fat and protein. A standard serving provides a quick energy boost from sugars and offers a small amount of potassium from the fruit syrup, with a calorie count typically ranging from 200 to 250 kcal.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 220 kcal |
| Protein | 0.2 g |
| Carbs | 28 g |
| Fat | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0.1 g |
| Sugar | 24 g |
| Sodium | 5 mg |
| Potassium | 45 mg |
| Vitamin C | 4 mg |
| Magnesium | 3 mg |
| Calcium | 6 mg |
| Iron | 0.1 mg |
Per 1 cocktail (approx. 180 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The prickly pear (tuna) is the fruit of the nopal cactus, a plant deeply rooted in Mexican cuisine and culture, symbolizing resilience and the desert landscape. Nutritionally, the syrup retains some of the fruit's antioxidants, like betalains, which give it the distinctive pink color.
