RCI-BV.009.0013.001
Chicha de Papaya
Papaya fruit drink
Prep5 min
Cook0 min
Total5 min
Servings4
Difficultyintermediate
Ingredients
- cut up papaya (peeled and seeded)2 cups
- 1 cup
- ¼ cup
- papaya nectar (or peach or apricot nectar)1½ cups
- 1 cup
- sparkling water2 cupsginger ale or 7-Up
Method
1
Combine the cut papaya, pineapple juice, lime juice, and papaya nectar in a blender.
2
Blend on high speed for 1-2 minutes until the mixture is smooth and well combined, scraping down the sides as needed.
3
Strain the blended mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a pitcher, pressing gently with the back of a spoon to extract all liquid; discard any pulp.
4
Fill four glasses with ice cubes, distributing them evenly.
5
Pour the strained papaya mixture evenly into each glass, filling about halfway.
6
Top each glass with sparkling water or ginger ale, stirring gently to combine the ingredients.
7
Serve immediately while the beverage is cold and effervescent.