Red Cactus Margarita Alcohol Optional
Transport your taste buds to a desert oasis with this vibrant Red Cactus Margarita, a show-stopping drink that’s as versatile as it is delicious! Featuring the bold, fruity sweetness of prickly pear syrup paired with tangy freshly squeezed lime juice and a splash of zesty orange juice, this recipe offers both an indulgent mocktail option and a classic margarita twist with tequila. A touch of agave syrup adds customizable sweetness, while sparkling water gives the alcohol-free version a fizzy, refreshing finish. Whether served with a salted rim for a traditional touch or garnished with a striking prickly pear slice, this easy-to-make drink is ready in just 10 minutes, perfect for any gathering or relaxing moment. Add this colorful, crowd-pleasing beverage to your repertoire and enjoy it as a cocktail or zero-proof treat!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Prickly pear syrup
- 2 tablespoons Freshly squeezed lime juice
- 2 tablespoons Orange juice (fresh or store-bought)
- 1 teaspoon Agave syrup (optional, for extra sweetness)
- 1 cup Sparkling water (for mocktail version)
- 2 ounces Tequila (for alcoholic version, optional)
- 1 cup Ice cubes
- 1 tablespoon Coarse salt (for rim, optional)
- 1 piece Lime wedge (for rim and garnish)
- 1 piece Prickly pear slice or lime wheel (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
If you’d like a salted rim, start by running a lime wedge along the rim of your glass. Dip the rim into a plate of coarse salt to coat. Set aside.
In a cocktail shaker or mixing glass, combine prickly pear syrup, lime juice, orange juice, and agave syrup (if using).
If making the alcoholic version, add tequila and a handful of ice into the shaker. If making the mocktail version, skip the tequila and proceed to the next step.
Shake or stir everything together until well combined and chilled (about 20–30 seconds if using a shaker).
Fill the prepared glass with ice cubes and strain the mixture into the glass. For the mocktail version, top with sparkling water and gently stir to mix.
Garnish with a lime wheel or prickly pear slice as desired. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
240 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 0.2 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 6608 mg | 287% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 27.2 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.3 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.2 g | ||
| Protein | 0.5 g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 10 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.2 mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 153 mg | 3% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
