Papaya Cooler
Quench your thirst with this vibrant and refreshing Papaya Cooler, a tropical-inspired drink that's as healthy as it is delicious! Made with sweet, juicy papaya, a splash of zesty lime juice, and just a touch of honey for natural sweetness, this drink strikes the perfect balance of flavors. Blended with cold water and ice, it transforms into a frothy, chilled delight, ready to cool you down on a hot day. Garnished with fresh mint leaves for a burst of herbal freshness, the Papaya Cooler is not only visually stunning but also packed with vitamin C and antioxidants. Ready in just 10 minutes, this quick and easy drink recipe is perfect for summer gatherings or as a rejuvenating midday treat. Don't miss out on this tropical escape in a glass!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups (cubed) ripe papaya
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1.5 cups cold water
- 1 cup ice cubes
- 4 leaves (for garnish) fresh mint leaves
Instructions
Peel the ripe papaya, remove the seeds, and cut the flesh into medium-sized cubes. Measure 2 cups of cubed papaya.
In a blender, combine the cubed papaya, fresh lime juice, honey, and cold water.
Blend on high speed until smooth and well combined.
Add the ice cubes to the blender and blend again for 30 seconds until the mixture is chilled and slightly frothy.
Taste the cooler and adjust sweetness with more honey if needed, blending briefly to mix.
Pour the Papaya Cooler into glasses and garnish each with a fresh mint leaf.
Serve immediately and enjoy the refreshing tropical flavors!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
273 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.4 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.3 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 52 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 71.0 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.8 g | 31% | |
| Total Sugars | 48.3 g | ||
| Protein | 3.4 g | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 140 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 0.8 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 1274 mg | 27% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
