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    Home » Cocktails » Cactus Water with Prickly Pear and Tequila Cocktail Recipe

    Published: Oct 7, 2015 · Updated: May 7, 2023 by Sharon Garofalow | This post may contain affiliate links. See the privacy policy linked in my footer.

    Cactus Water with Prickly Pear and Tequila Cocktail Recipe

    Looking for a super unique tequila cocktail? Try this Prickly Pear Cactus Water Tequila cocktail with cucumber! It's refreshing, creative and perfect for a warm day.

    This Tequila Cucumber cocktail recipe is super simple and refreshing.

    Can't stop, won't stop with the cucumber. Do your kids suddenly LOVE something and want to eat it all the time. And then just as quickly they're over it? That's us with cucumbers right now. I make sure to keep them in the house so they can grab one whenever they want it. That also means that I now have cucumbers on hand for all my cucumber cocktail needs...which sometimes leads me to needing sliced cucumbers for my hungover puffy eyes the next morning...

    Here are more ways to drink cucumbers: Cucumber Basil Soda, Cucumber Margarita, Cucumber Basil Vodka Cocktail. 

    This cactus water and tequila cocktail recipe is super refreshing! Great summer cocktail idea!

    How cool does this cactus water look? When I was in Mexico, a few summers ago, I got to taste some cactus fruit. It has a bright flavor that I really enjoyed so I was super interested to try this cactus water with prickly pear. I thought it would be the perfect ingredient for a simple cocktail that is hydrating and refreshing. I was right, especially when paired with cucumber. 

    Mmmm, muddled cucumber is so refreshing and delicious! Love it paired with tequila.

    A good cocktail doesn't need to be difficult. In fact, they should be as easy as possible. Have you ever tried to make a cocktail after you've had 1 or 4? It's not easy. Luckily you are too drunk to notice that your pours are off. For this cocktail you need 2 parts Caliwater to 1 part Tequila. Man, I like tequila. Just pour those over muddled cucumbers. 

    Why does lime always make a cocktail better? Love a little squeeze in this cactus water cocktail.

    I added the juice of half a lime to my cocktail to add a little something something. I freaking love lime. I like it in most of my cocktails but if it's not your thing, don't do it. You do you.

    Have you ever used cactus water in a cocktail recipe? So yum!

    The cactus water is super interesting. There are waves of flavors you experience when you drink it. At first, it doesn't have much of a taste. I noticed right off the bat that it didn't jump out at you like coconut water does. Then there is a touch of sweetness which seems to come from the prickly pear (a superfruit, yo). After you swallow, you pick up a little more of the fruit flavor (It's hard to compare it to another fruit. It kind of tastes like fruit punch.). Then you get a slight floral note. It's like a roller coaster for your mouth. It was so refreshing, mixed with the cucumber, tequila and lime. This feels like a cocktail you would drink when you want something to sip on a super hot day. It's perfect for day drinking or for those days where drinking starts on the early side. And because it has electrolytes, I'm wondering if it might help lessen hangovers???...Have you ever tried cactus water?

    Thank you to Caliwater who provided the cactus water and cocktail recipe.

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    About Sharon Garofalow

    Sharon lives in Southern California with her adorable family. She loves to share ideas to make mom life easier and encourage busy gals to make time for themselves too! Sharon's "me" time often includes watching Hallmark Channel movies, sipping sauvignon blanc, trying not to eat Salt and Pepper potato chips, and planning girlfriend getaways.

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    1. Drew says

      March 17, 2016 at 10:33 am

      I've had cactus water before but not packaged like that. I wonder if it would taste any different? I definitely have to try this now.

      Reply
      • Sharon Garofalow says

        March 17, 2016 at 2:50 pm

        I've never gotten to try water straight from a cactus before. This one has prickly pear added so not sure if you'd really be able to tell. Give it a shot and let me know!

        Reply
    2. Ashley says

      October 07, 2015 at 1:28 pm

      I had NO idea you could buy cactus water like this. I might have to try this out for myself!

      Reply
      • Sharon Garofalow says

        October 10, 2015 at 7:13 pm

        It's a totally different flavor than coconut water (which I don't love) and is super hydrating!

        Reply

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