Agua Fresca De Papaya Recipe

Escape the summer heat with this refreshing Papaya Agua Fresca! This luscious tropical drink is the perfect thirst quencher, bursting with the sweet and tangy flavor of ripe papaya. Easy to make and even better made ahead (up to a week!), this recipe is your new go-to for hot summer days. Get ready to cool down!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 81.8 kcal
Protein 0g
Rating 4.6 (7 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Agua Fresca De Papaya

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How to Make Agua Fresca De Papaya

  1. Peel, seed, and coarsely chop 4 cups of very ripe papaya.
  2. In a blender, combine the chopped papaya, 1/2 cup of sugar (adjust to your sweetness preference), and 1/4 cup of fresh lime juice.
  3. Blend until completely smooth.
  4. In a large pitcher, combine the papaya puree with 6 cups of cold water.
  5. Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean pitcher, discarding the pulp.
  6. Pour the Agua Fresca over ice into tall glasses.
  7. Garnish with fresh papaya slices or chunks before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

73g

Fat

0g

Carbs

7g