From there I wanted to go two different ways with the drink which is why we have two separate recipes here ... the syrup with prickly pears or nopales, i.e. cactus paddles, as used on the How ...

Trillo's versions are the color green and made from nopal cactus, a mixture of seeds, chilis, and spices. Varieties include Chile Turmeric, Smoky Chipotle, Mexican Lime, as well as seasonal flavors.