Agua de Papaya (Papaya Agua Fresca)
Loaded with vitamin C, agua de papaya is a delightful Mexican drink made with three simple ingredients: fresh papaya, water, and sugar.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1/2 papaya medium in size
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 6 cups water divided
Instructions
- Remove seeds from papaya. Cut papaya in half, and using a small spoon, scoop seeds out of the center of the papaya.
- Chop papaya. Peel and chop half of a papaya into large chunks.
- Blend ingredients. Working in batches, process the papaya chunks, sugar, and 4 cups of water on medium setting for 60 seconds.
- Strain and mix. Strain the papaya water mixture through a fine-mesh strainer or cheesecloth into a pitcher to remove any pulp. Stir in remaining 2 cups of water.
- Serve and enjoy. Serve over ice and enjoy chilled.
A Note from Lola
RECIPE VARIATIONS
- For an additional boost of vitamin C, add fresh strawberries.
- For a sour twist, add a squeeze of lime juice.
- Feel free to use your favorite sweetener or skip the sugar altogether. I like to use pure cane sugar, simple syrup, agave, or dates to sweeten my aguas frescas.
- Store agua fresca in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days, ensuring it stays fresh and chilled. Ingredients tend to settle at the bottom, so remember to stir your agua fresca before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 8ouncesCalories: 40kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 0.1gFat: 0.1gSaturated Fat: 0.01gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.01gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 10mgPotassium: 35mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 181IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 9mgIron: 0.1mg
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