For nopal honey syrup: In a saucepan combine nopales and water, bring to a boil. Reduce heat add honey and honey, simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let steep for an hour. Strain, keep diced nopales to garnish cocktails, if desired.
To a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Add the bourbon, lemon juice, and nopal honey syrup.
Shake well.
Strain into glass filled with ice, garnish with nopales.
Recipe Notes
Notes: Nopal honey Syrup can be made in advance. Will keep in the fridge for up to one week.