V Botox In A Glass

Think of this as natural botox, the glow-from-within kind, powered by hydration, antioxidants, and skin-loving vitamins. Prickly pear hydrates, mango and carrot add carotenoids for collagen and elasticity.

Ingredients

• 1 cup cactus fruit, peeled and chopped (prickly pear)
• 1 cup mango, chopped
• 1 cup carrot juice, or 2 medium carrots plus 1 to 1½ cups cold water
• 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated (optional)
• 1 tsp raw honey or maple syrup (optional)
• Pinch of sea salt (optional)
• Ice (optional)
  

Instructions

1. If you have a juicer: Juice the cactus fruit (prickly pear), mango, and carrots (skip this if using ready carrot juice). Add the ginger to the juicer if using.
2. If you don’t have a juicer: Add cactus fruit, mango, grated ginger, and either carrot juice or chopped carrots with 1–1½ cups cold water to a blender. Blend until completely smooth, then strain through a fine-mesh sieve or nut-milk bag to remove pulp.
3. Taste, then stir in honey and a pinch of sea salt if desired.
4. Serve over ice and enjoy immediately.

 Tips:

• Chill your produce first for a naturally cold, refreshing juice.
• Strain a second time for a super-fine, “spa” texture.
• Handle prickly pear carefully and peel thoroughly to avoid any remaining spines.
• Best enjoyed fresh; if needed, refrigerate in a sealed jar for up to 24 hours and shake before serving.