Three friends laughing together on coastal rocks by the sea at golden hour, with a prickly pear cactus

Sparkling prickly pear soda Go with the flow.

A can of Cacto Original Prickly Pear in the desert sun

Real cactus fruit soda. Light, fruity and seriously refreshing.

  • Zero added sugar
  • High fibre*
  • High vitamin C
  • Low calories

5.0 from 7 reviewsReal Sicilian prickly pear, zero added sugar

*Original and Golden Pineapple are high in fibre. Cloudy Lemonade is a source of fibre.

The Real Cactus Water®

12 cans £25 · Free UK delivery

12 cans £25

Meet the flavours

Sparkling prickly pear in three flavours. Light, fruity and seriously refreshing.

Can't choose? The Bulk Saver Mix Pack has all three. Or shop the full range.

Our water story

A fruit built for a drier world

Prickly pear opens its pores at night, when it's cooler, so it loses three to five times less water than most crops. It thrives on just 200 to 300 mm of rain a year.

Source: FAO and ICARDA, Crop ecology, cultivation and uses of cactus pear, 2017.

Read our water story

Be more cactus: take less, give more
Ripe magenta prickly pear fruits on a cactus pad, with red canyon walls behind
Photo: NPS / J. Baird, Grand Canyon National Park, CC BY 2.0, cropped and lightly edited

Why Cacto

Real fruit. Real refreshment.

A sparkling soft drink made with the juicy fruit of the prickly pear cactus. Perfect for thirsty moments and big days.

  • Real prickly pear fruitFrom family-run Sicilian farms, picked ripe and puréed on site. Up to 27% real fruit in every can.
  • Zero added sugarLow in sugar, with just the naturally occurring sugars from the fruit: 0.5g to 0.8g per 100ml.
  • Low calorie13 to 19 kcal per 100ml, depending on flavour.
  • High in vitamin C35mg per 100ml (44% NRV). Vitamin C contributes to normal function of the immune system.
  • FibreOriginal and Golden Pineapple are high in fibre. Cloudy Lemonade is a source of fibre.

Vegan friendly. Cactus water, the Cacto way: real fruit, sparkling water, no sweeteners.

Our story

Reviews

Power to the people

5.0 out of 5 from 7 reviews

★★★★★

“These drinks are great! I have struggled to find a soda that isn't sweet, isn't acidic, and feels like a 'proper' drink (I put it in a wine glass for maximum enjoyment)”
HazelVerified buyer, Original

★★★★★

“I am on my second order of the mix pack. These are so refreshing… and to top it off the customer service is excellent.”
AliciaVerified buyer

★★★★★

“Love these will be buying more”
AlisonVerified buyer, Original

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Stockists

Loved by independents

“I can confirm the cloudy lemonade bangs.”
KaiA'Huevo, FromeStockist quote, used with permission.
“We love working with businesses with similar ethics. Cacto is a tasty treat that's … delicious.”
AndyBristol Veg Boxes, BristolStockist quote, used with permission.

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FAQ

Questions, answered

What is Cacto?

Cacto is a sparkling soft drink made with real prickly pear cactus fruit, sparkling water and natural flavouring. Light, fruity and seriously refreshing.

What does prickly pear taste like?

Often described as a cross between watermelon and strawberry, with a refreshing citrusy finish.

Is it green and spiky?

No. We use the juicy pink fruit that grows on top of the prickly pear cactus, not the green pads. Zero spikes.

Does Cacto have added sugar?

No. Cacto has zero added sugar and contains only the naturally occurring sugars from the fruit: 0.5g to 0.8g per 100ml, depending on flavour.

How many calories are in Cacto?

Original has 13 kcal per 100ml, Golden Pineapple 14 kcal and Cloudy Lemonade 19 kcal.

Is Cacto vegan?

Yes. All three flavours are vegan friendly, and no allergens are listed on our labels.

Where does your prickly pear come from?

From family-run Sicilian farms. The fruit is picked ripe and puréed on site.

Is Cacto the same as cactus water?

Cactus water is the everyday name for drinks made from prickly pear fruit. Cacto is a sparkling prickly pear drink made with real fruit purée and juice.

How much is delivery?

Delivery is free on every UK order.

Can I stock Cacto in my shop, café or bar?

Yes please. Email sales@cactodrinks.com with STOCK CACTO, your business name and location.

Are your cans recyclable?

Our cans are aluminium, which can be recycled again and again. Please recycle.