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Papaya juice is a refreshing beverage made from the flesh of ripe papaya fruit.
Ingredients
- 1 medium-sized ripe papaya, peeled, seeded, and cubed
- ½ cup cold water
- 2 tablespoons honey or sugar
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice (optional, for added brightness)
- mint leaves or lime wedges for garnish (optional)
- ice cubes (optional, for a chilled drink)
Instructions
- Wash, peel, and deseed the ripe papaya. Cut it into small cubes.1 medium-sized ripe papaya, peeled, seeded, and cubed
- Place the papaya cubes in a blender.
- Add the cold water to the blender to help with blending.½ cup cold water
- Add honey or sugar to sweeten the juice. Start with 2-3 tablespoons, and adjust according to your sweetness preference.2 tablespoons honey or sugar
- Squeeze the juice of one lime into the blender for a tangy kick. This step is optional but adds a refreshing twist.1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice (optional, for added brightness)
- Blend the mixture until it becomes smooth and well combined. You can add more water if you prefer a thinner consistency.
- If you'd like a chilled papaya juice, you can add ice cubes to the blender and blend until they are crushed.
- Once the papaya juice is to your liking, pour it through a fine-mesh strainer into a pitcher to remove any remaining pulp or seeds. You can skip this step if you prefer a thicker, pulpier juice.
- Serve the papaya juice immediately in glasses with ice cubes, garnish with mint leaves or lime wedges if desired, and enjoy your homemade papaya juice!mint leaves or lime wedges for garnish (optional)
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