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    Is cactus water the new coconut water?

    Updated:30 Nov 2016 2:46 PM | Posted by
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    Every so often, a new ‘water’ emerges, claiming to have a zillion-and-one health benefits (think: maple, birch, artichoke and, of course, coconut water), and all of a sudden your Instagram feed is clogged with shots of said super-water. Now, a new one has hit the market, and it might just blow the rest of them out of the, err, water.

    Enter cactus water. Extracted from the prickly pear cactus, the water is more like a juice, and it’s loaded with similar health and beauty benefits to coconut water. It’s hydrating and antioxidant-rich, but lower in sugar and calories, and has a thinner consistency.

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    Okay, so it isn’t entirely new –Mexicans have been drinking cactus water for generations, and it has long been hailed as a medicinal elixir for health issues like dehydration and muscle tissue damage. But, prepare to start seeing bottles of the stuff on shelves in Oz.

    Still not sold? Research has shown that if you drink it before alcohol, the prickly pear extract can help to reduce the symptoms of a hangover, like a nausea and dry mouth. Winning!

    Vogue.com has come up with some ingenious cocktail recipe ideas that incorporate cactus water, so you can get all the delish flavour and less of the pain the next day.

    DESERT DISCOVERED
    4 tbsp Caliwater Cactus Water
    2 tbsp tequila
    muddled cucumber

    CACTUS SUNRISE
    4 tbsp Caliwater Cactus Water
    2 tbsp pomegranate liquor
    2 tbsp tequila
    squeeze of lemon
    squeeze of lime

    HOT DESERT LEMONADE
    4 tbsp Caliwater Cactus Water
    2 tbsp tequila
    squeeze of lemon
    squeeze of lime
    squeeze hot honey
     

    Do you love experimenting with new health foods and drinks? Would you like to try cactus water?

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    Lucy16 29 Jun 2019 12:18 AM

    Cactus water, birch water... what next?

    Rpear 2 Jul 2018 2:11 PM

    I've never tried this !! I must look out for it cos I've recently gotten over coconut water . Once you have the real fresh coconut water from an actual coconut in your hand ... The bottled stuff just tastes all wrong haha

    Lucy16 29 Jun 2019 12:17 AM

    When I first tried bottled coconut water I thought it was so wrong.

    I grew up drinking it straight from the coconut.

    You get to eat the flesh and you can compost the shell!

    hthorpe 19 Jun 2018 3:31 PM

    Hm.. I's be interested to try this. I love coconut water and anything to keep me hydrated is a plus!

    Shop A Everyday 28 Dec 2017 4:31 PM

    I have not seen cactus water. I like to use coconut water in my smoothies, it is lighter, and has less calories than milk

    skincare junkie 7 Sep 2017 1:42 PM

    Interesting. I like coconut water and I wouldnt mind trying cactus water as well

    BeautifulJusty 3 Jul 2017 7:19 PM

    Interesting, although I prefer clean filtered water.

    Petal 14 Jan 2017 7:30 PM

    I tried coconut water but I didn't like its taste. I'd be willing to try cactus water.

    makeupcat 7 Dec 2016 6:44 PM

    I don't know why but cactus water sounds like it'd taste delicious LOL

    Nicoler112 7 Dec 2016 4:02 PM

    Reduce symptoms of a hangover! I'm sold - I get them too easily these days

    Goddess..... 7 Dec 2016 1:43 AM

    I haven't tried this & not sure if I want to that would be completely nuts. Where do these Experts/People get these ideas from?

    Ellelily 5 Dec 2016 8:31 PM

    I can only imagine what it would taste like, and my guess is that if it so good for you it most likely tastes terrible. But thats only my opinion, and i dont know anyone who has tried it to ask them what does it tastes like.

    Temporary Princess 5 Dec 2016 8:04 PM

    I think I have to try it in order to form an opinion about it.

    Jlgaddes 5 Dec 2016 3:07 PM

    Interesting, I would certainly try it......wonder what it tastes like?

    Shop A Everyday 4 Dec 2016 5:18 PM

    On a new note, I saw you can now buy Camel milk

    Chicklet 4 Dec 2016 4:49 AM

    I can't even imagine what this would taste like, but it's effects sound great!

    sootyblack_14 3 Dec 2016 3:50 PM

    I'm not too sure about this....

    blackkittykat 2 Dec 2016 6:12 PM

    I would definitely be open to trying this. I'll keep an out for it and see what it tastes like and if I notice any benefits. I like the sounds of those cocktails!

    marybelle 2 Dec 2016 5:38 PM

    I heard about cactus water years ago. I think it was in relation to surviving in the desert. Probably the only time I'd be happy to drink it really.

    Princess Perfume 2 Dec 2016 1:09 PM

    I wonder what it tastes like. I'll try anything once!

    AndreaJW 2 Dec 2016 10:14 AM

    It would want to taste better than coconut water as i find the taste of coconut water gross.

    Gilded 1 Dec 2016 11:03 PM

    I've seen people drink aloe vera juice but have never been tempted to try it so I might feel the same way about prickly pear cactus juice probably.

    darasparkle 1 Dec 2016 2:26 PM

    Hmmmm interesting. Let me know ladies if one of you try - I'm scared to try it myself but does sound intriguing.

    maggieball 1 Dec 2016 8:13 AM

    Interesting. I have no idea where you’d get it though. Haven’t seen it on the shelves at coles.

    clearcrystalwater 1 Dec 2016 6:29 AM

    It's great info to know because you never can say never to being caught out without a drink of H20 in whatever clean form it may take - cactii water included! This info may just come in handy some day and I am intrigued to taste it!

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