Description
A refreshing, non-alcoholic drink featuring papaya and mint flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh papaya, cubed
- 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons simple syrup
- 1 cup sparkling water or club soda
- Crushed ice
- Mint sprigs for garnish
Instructions
- Place the cubed papaya and mint leaves in a sturdy glass or cocktail shaker.
- Muddle the papaya and mint gently to release their juices and oils.
- Add the lime juice and simple syrup to the glass. Stir to combine.
- Fill the glass with crushed ice.
- Top the mixture with sparkling water or club soda.
- Stir briefly to mix the ingredients without losing carbonation.
- Garnish each serving with a fresh mint sprig.
Notes
- Adjust simple syrup to your preferred sweetness level.
- For a smoother texture, strain the muddled mixture before adding ice and soda.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Muddling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Papaya Mint Julep Mocktail, non-alcoholic drink, virgin julep, papaya recipe, mint beverage