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papaya ginger agua fresca

Papaya and Ginger Agua Fresca

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  • Author: Ericka Sanchez
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 30 minutes
  • Category: Beverages
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Description

Refresh yourself with a cool and sweet papaya ginger agua fresca.  Perfect to serve with a meal or enjoy on a warm day.

 


Ingredients

Ingredients for Ginger Syrup
2/3 cup freshly peeled ginger, chopped
¼ cup sugar
¼ cup water

Ingredients for agua fresca
3 cups papaya, chopped
4 cups water, divided
2 Tbsp. freshly squeezed lime juice


Instructions

1. Combine ginger, sugar and water in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer and stir occasionally. Decrease heat to low and continue simmering for 25 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.  Discard ginger.
2. Add papaya, 2 cups water and lime juice to a blender container. Blend until smooth.
3. Add remaining 2 cups water to a serving pitcher, stir in ginger syrup and papaya mixture.  Serve cold or over ice.