Whatafreshers (Prickly Pear Raspberry & Sleigh Berry): $3.69, 250 Calories (2026)

The Whatafreshers on the menu now

Whatafreshers are Whataburger's line of fruit-flavored iced drinks. Two were on the San Antonio menu when we checked:

• Prickly Pear Raspberry Whatafresher: $3.69 and 250 calories, a regular menu item.
• Sleigh Berry Whatafresher (16 oz): $3.69 and 295 calories, a limited-time holiday flavor.

Both cost the same. Sleigh Berry has 45 more calories. Limited-time drinks come and go; current ones are tracked in new and limited-time items.

What is in a Prickly Pear Whatafresher?

This is one of the most searched drink questions. Prickly pear is the fruit of the nopal cactus, common in Texas and Mexico, and the drink pairs it with raspberry flavor. Whataburger has not published a full ingredient list for Whatafreshers in the data we checked, so we cannot say whether it uses juice, syrup or a tea or lemonade base.

We also could not confirm caffeine content. If that matters, ask at the counter or check the item details in the Whataburger app before ordering.

Calories and sugar

The Prickly Pear Raspberry Whatafresher is 250 calories and the 16 oz Sleigh Berry is 295. Whataburger has not published sugar or carbs for either, so we list calories only.

For comparison, a medium Coca-Cola is 390 calories and a small Craft Lemonade 160.

Price and value

A Whatafresher costs $1.00 more than a medium soft drink. Swapping one into a Whatameal may cost extra; Whataburger does not list a fixed upcharge, so check your store or see drink sizes.

Ordering tips

• Ask for light ice if you want more drink in the cup.
• Try it with lemonade; mixing flavors is a common fan order.
• Get the holiday flavor early: limited-time drinks leave without notice.
• Want no caffeine? See caffeine-free drinks.

Every drink is on the drinks menu, and all prices are in the menu prices guide.

Whatafreshers vs other cold drinks

A Whatafresher costs more than tea or a soft drink but is the only fruit-flavored iced drink line on the board. For fewer calories, unsweetened tea is 10 calories. For a cold drink with fruit juice, Simply Orange Juice is $2.99 and 160 calories. Shakes are the heavier treat; see the shakes page.