Papaya drink

This Papaya Drink is the perfect tropical drink to quench your thirst on a hot summer day. It is made with fresh papaya fruit and water and can be sweetened with sugar or honey to taste.

This drink will surely impress if you want to enjoy it in a backyard fiesta or a dinner with your family. So sit back, relax, and let's get started on making your taste buds sing with this tropical delight.

Quick & easy papaya drink

Agua fresca is a traditional Mexican drink enjoyed all over the country in the summer months. Some popular flavors sold at stands include watermelon, cantaloupe, pineapple, and horchata. Papaya, however, is more of a homemade drink and one of my late father's favorites.

I remember my dad in the kitchen making a big pitcher on hot summer days. After a long day at work, he would cut the fresh papaya and put all his ingredients in the blender. Agua de Papaya was one of his favorite drinks, just after limeade.

He would even add a little fresh lime juice to the pitcher as his personal touch to the drink. At that point, he would hear my whining: “Why did you have to do that? I don’t like lime juice on my agua de papaya!” After this, he would just smile with his warm eyes looking at me, a memory I will treasure forever.

Frequently Asked Questions About Papaya Agua Fresca.

Before I share my recipe, I will answer the questions I usually get about this homemade recipe.

What is Agua de papaya?

Agua de Papaya is a refreshing drink made of fresh papaya fruit, blended with water, sometimes ice and a sweetener like sugar, honey, agave syrup or stevia. 

What does papaya taste like?

Papaya is an indigenous fruit from the south of Mexico. This orange yellowish fruit with black seeds has a flavor similar smooth consistency of mangoes. Some people compare the taste to mangoes, and others to peaches. However, this tropical fruit has its own unique flavor. Overall, it's a very enjoyable fruit to eat!

What is papaya drink good for?

Papaya is rich in vitamins A and C, with many health benefits. On top of being low in calories and fat, papaya is full of nutrients and a great source of fiber, calcium, folate, and potassium. One cup of papaya chunks only has 60 calories and almost the recommended amount of vitamin C daily. In general, drinking papaya drink is healthy and safe, but some people may experience allergic reactions. 

Is it safe to drink Papaya juice daily?

Papaya drink has many healthy and beneficial nutrients to improve our bodies. However, some people may experience allergic reactions and sometimes digestion discomfort due to the out of fiber. 

How to store your drink

To store your papaya drink and keep it fresh and tasty, first place it in an airtight container like a mason jar or bottle. Another option is to freeze the drink in ice cube trays and then transfer the cubes to a freezer-safe container. This method is great for making frozen papaya drinks or for adding a pop of flavor to other beverages. Whatever method you choose, be sure to consume the papaya drink within a few days to ensure the best taste and quality.

How to make Papaya Juice

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Ingredients

• Papaya peeled and chopped.
• Sugar
• Cold water
• Ice cubes

Notes:

• Optional: lime juice of one large lime. My dad loved adding lime juice to this drink.

DIRECTIONS:

• First, with a sharp knife, peel the papaya, remove the seeds, and chop the papaya in chunks. 

• Then, place the chopped papaya, sugar, and 2 cups of water in your blender. Process until you have a very smooth drink.

• Pour this mix into a pitcher. Add ice cubes and the remaining 2 cups of water. Stir and taste for sweetness. Most of the time, papayas are very sweet, so you don’t need to add more sugar to your drink, but that will be a personal taste.

• Serve and enjoy!

¡Provecho!

Mely,

What to Serve with Papaya Drink

Papaya drink can be served with various dishes due to its sweet and tropical flavor.  Some options include spicy grilled chipotle shrimp, chicken in adobo sauce, or crispy fish tacos. Serve your agua papaya drink with spicy guacamole to soothe the spiciness of the habaneros. If you have some leftover papaya, cut it into chunks, add lime juice, and sprinkle with some chilli powder for a quick and healthy snack. 

More Authentic Mexican Recipes

And in case you want to know what are the other Mexican recipes besides this delicious agua fresca, you can check my other recipes:

• Mango Agua Fresca
• Aguas Frescas: Pineapple, Watermelon and Cantaloupe Drinks

Receta en Español Agua de Papaya.

If this recipe was of any help to you, come back to let me know your experience. Please leave us a comment below and tell us all about it!

Mely,

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Papaya Drink

Mely Martínez

This Papaya Drink is the perfect tropical drink to quench your thirst on a hot summer day. It is made with fresh papaya fruit and water and can be sweetened with sugar or honey to taste. This drink will surely impress if you want to enjoy it in a backyard fiesta or a dinner with your family.

4.92 from 12 votes

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 10 minutes mins

Course Drinks

Cuisine Mexican

Servings 6

Calories 52 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• ▢ 2 cups papaya chopped
• ▢ ¼ cup sugar
• ▢ 4 cups cold water
• ▢ 2 cups ice cubes

Instructions

 

• First, with a sharp knife, peel the papaya, remove the seeds, and chop the papaya in chunks. 
• Then, place the chopped papaya, sugar, and 2 cups of water in your blender. Process until you have a very smooth drink.
• Pour this mix into a pitcher. Add ice cubes and the remaining 2 cups of water. Stir and taste for sweetness. Most of the time, papayas are very sweet, so you don’t need to add more sugar to your drink, but that will be a personal taste.
• Serve and enjoy!

Notes

Optional: lime juice of one large lime. My dad loved adding lime juice to this drink.

 

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Nutrition

Calories: 52kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 4mgPotassium: 85mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 445IUVitamin C: 28.4mgCalcium: 9mgIron: 0.1mg

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