You can also make cocktails with juice from nopal cactus paddles. Think a smoky pineapple margarita with mezcal, pineapple juice, and cactus juice or a cooling gin and tonic garnished with a slice ...

The prickly pear (Opuntia ficus-indica) is the fruit of the Opuntia cactus, also called nopal cactus ... agave nectar, lime juice, and grapefruit juice. Juice: The juice also makes a refreshing ...