Papaya Lemonade Recipe

Beat the heat with this vibrant and refreshing Papaya Lemonade! A delicious twist on a classic, this recipe from Perfect Food Magazine is a fantastic way to use ripe papaya. Sweet, tangy, and incredibly easy to make, this light and healthy drink is perfect for a hot summer day. Weight Watchers friendly (2 points!).

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 124.8 kcal
Protein 0g
Rating 4.9 (11 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Papaya Lemonade

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How to Make Papaya Lemonade

  1. Combine 1 cup granulated sugar and 1 cup boiling water in a small saucepan. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved.
  2. Allow the sugar syrup to cool slightly.
  3. In a blender, combine the cooled sugar syrup, 2 cups cold water, 1 cup diced ripe papaya, and the juice of 1 large lemon.
  4. Blend until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy.
  5. Stir in 1 1/2 cups additional cold water.
  6. Pour the lemonade into glasses filled with ice.
  7. Garnish with a papaya wedge and a lemon slice (optional). Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

115g

Fat

0g

Carbs

10g