Cocktail recipe
Cheri's Prickly Pear Cactus Margarita
A prickly pear cactus margarita made with gold tequila, triple sec, fresh citrus, and Cheri's Prickly Pear Cactus Syrup — serve on the rocks or blended.
- Serves 4
- On the rocks or blended
- Kosher salt rim
A bright prickly pear margarita for sharing
This margarita mixes gold tequila, triple sec, fresh lime juice, lemon juice, and Cheri's Prickly Pear Cactus Syrup into a vivid pink cocktail.
The source recipe yields four servings and offers two finishing styles: poured over ice on the rocks, or blended with ice until smooth.
Finish each glass with a kosher salt rim and garnish with Prickly Pear Cactus Candy or lime slices.
Make this recipe with Cheri's Prickly Pear Cactus Syrup
Use the same prickly pear cactus syrup called for in this recipe.
- 2 ounces Cheri's Prickly Pear Cactus Syrup
- On the rocks or blended
- Serves 4
Why Prickly Pear Cactus Syrup?
Cheri's Prickly Pear Cactus Syrup is the ingredient that gives this margarita its color and prickly pear character.
Using the syrup named in the recipe keeps the drink consistent with the source instructions from Cheri's Desert Harvest.
If you are exploring more prickly pear flavors beyond cocktails, the Prickly Pear Guide and related jelly recipes offer additional ideas.
Salt the rim first
- Moisten the rim of each serving glass with lime juice before mixing the drink.
- Spread kosher salt in a large saucer and gently twist the glass to coat the rim evenly.
- Set the prepared glasses aside so the salt rim stays intact while you mix.
On the rocks
- Mix the tequila, triple sec, citrus juices, and prickly pear cactus syrup together.
- Pour the mixture over ice in four prepared glasses.
- Garnish with cactus candy or lime wedges before serving.
Blended
- Add 4 cups of ice cubes to a blender container.
- Add the remaining ingredients and blend to the consistency you prefer.
- Pour into the prepared glasses and garnish the same way.
Ingredients
A short cocktail list built around gold tequila, fresh citrus, and Cheri's Prickly Pear Cactus Syrup.
6 ounces Gold Tequila
4 ounces Triple Sec
4 ounces Fresh Lime Juice
2 ounces Cheri's Prickly Pear Cactus Syrup
1 ounce Fresh Lemon Juice
4 cups ice cubes
Kosher Salt
Prickly Pear Cactus Candy or lime slices
for garnish
Ingredients listed above follow Cheri's Desert Harvest's Prickly Pear Cactus Margarita recipe.
This recipe calls for Cheri's Prickly Pear Cactus Syrup. The Amazon listing linked on this page is the seller-specific product page for that syrup.
How to Make Cheri's Prickly Pear Cactus Margarita
Salt the rims first, then choose on the rocks or blended. Yields 4 servings.
Prepare the glasses
Moisten the glass rims
Moisten the rim of the serving glasses with lime juice.
Coat with kosher salt
Put the salt into a large saucer and gently twist the glass over the salt to coat the rim. Set aside.
On the rocks
Mix and pour over ice
Mix the ingredients and pour over ice in 4 glasses.
Blended
Blend with ice
Pour 4 cups of ice into a blender container, add the ingredients, and blend to the desired consistency.
Finish
Garnish and serve
Pour into glasses and garnish with cactus candy or lime wedges. Enjoy!
Printable recipe
Cheri's Prickly Pear Cactus Margarita
A prickly pear cactus margarita made with gold tequila, triple sec, fresh citrus, and Cheri's Prickly Pear Cactus Syrup — serve on the rocks or blended.
Updated September 21, 2026 · Recipe concept: Cheri's Desert Harvest
- Serves:
- 4
Ingredients
- 6 ounces Gold Tequila
- 4 ounces Triple Sec
- 4 ounces Fresh Lime Juice
- 2 ounces Cheri's Prickly Pear Cactus Syrup
- 1 ounce Fresh Lemon Juice
- 4 cups ice cubes
- Kosher Salt
- Prickly Pear Cactus Candy or lime slices (for garnish)
Ingredients listed above follow Cheri's Desert Harvest's Prickly Pear Cactus Margarita recipe.
Directions
Moisten the glass rims
Moisten the rim of the serving glasses with lime juice.
Coat with kosher salt
Put the salt into a large saucer and gently twist the glass over the salt to coat the rim. Set aside.
Serve on the rocks
To serve on the rocks: Mix the ingredients and pour over ice in 4 glasses.
Or serve blended
To serve blended: Pour 4 cups of ice into a blender container, add the ingredients, and blend to the desired consistency.
Garnish and serve
Pour into glasses and garnish with cactus candy or lime wedges. Enjoy!
Serving and garnish notes
A kosher salt rim is part of the source presentation — prepare the glasses before mixing so the salt sets cleanly.
Garnish with Prickly Pear Cactus Candy or lime slices, as noted in the source recipe.
The recipe makes four servings whether you choose the on-the-rocks or blended method.
Explore more ways to use prickly pear jelly in our complete guide.
About the syrup in this recipe
This margarita calls for Cheri's Prickly Pear Cactus Syrup — the same product linked on the Amazon listing below.
Cheri's Desert Harvest
Prickly Pear Cactus Syrup
Cheri's Desert Harvest
More ways to use prickly pear jelly
After muffins, try these ideas from the Prickly Pear Guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Practical answers about this prickly pear cactus margarita and the syrup it uses.
- What is a prickly pear cactus margarita?
It is a margarita made with gold tequila, triple sec, fresh lime juice, lemon juice, and Cheri's Prickly Pear Cactus Syrup. The syrup gives the drink its distinctive color and prickly pear flavor.
- Can I serve this margarita on the rocks or blended?
Yes. The source recipe includes both options: mix and pour over ice for on the rocks, or blend the ingredients with 4 cups of ice.
- How many servings does this recipe make?
The recipe yields 4 servings.
- What garnish does the recipe suggest?
Garnish with Prickly Pear Cactus Candy or lime wedges. A kosher salt rim is also part of the preparation.
- Where can I buy Cheri's Prickly Pear Cactus Syrup?
Cheri's Prickly Pear Cactus Syrup is available through the Amazon listing linked on this page.
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