Name: Refreshing Papaya Lemonade with Mint & Black Salt
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 1 medium Papaya (about 1 cup diced, ripe); 2 tbsp Honey; 1 Lemon (about 2 tablespoons, juiced); 1/8 tsp Salt (black, kala namak); 5-6 leaves Mint (fresh mint leaves); 1/4 cup Cilantro (chopped, fresh cilantro leaves); 2 cup Water (adjust to your desired consistency); Ice cubes Ice (for serving)

Refreshing Papaya Lemonade with Mint & Black Salt

10 minutes

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About Refreshing Papaya Lemonade with Mint & Black Salt

Beat the heat with this vibrant and refreshing Papaya Lemonade! This easy-to-make recipe blends the sweetness of ripe papaya with the zing of lemon and a unique twist of black salt and fresh mint. It's a healthy and delicious beverage perfect for any occasion.

Inspired by a Pinterest find, I've added my personal touch to create a truly revitalizing drink. The cooling coriander (cilantro) and black salt elevate the flavor profile, creating a surprisingly sophisticated and refreshing taste.

Whether you're looking for a morning pick-me-up or a midday refresher, this papaya lemonade is sure to become your new favorite summer drink. It's naturally sweet, incredibly easy to prepare, and packed with flavor!

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Recipe Time & More

Prep5

Cook5

Total10

Calories71 kcal

Serves

Served AsBeverages

Recipe TasteSalty Savoury Sour Sweet Tangy

Ingredients

For the Papaya Puree

▢ 1 medium Papaya about 1 cup diced, ripe

For the Lemonade

▢ 2 tbsp Honey
▢ 1 Lemon about 2 tablespoons, juiced
▢ 1/8 tsp Salt black, kala namak
▢ 5-6 leaves Mint fresh mint leaves
▢ 1/4 cup Cilantro chopped, fresh cilantro leaves
▢ 2 cup Water adjust to your desired consistency
▢ Ice cubes Ice for serving

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Instructions

Prepare the Papaya Puree

Dice the ripe papaya into small pieces. Blend the diced papaya in a blender until you achieve a smooth puree.

Combine Ingredients

Add the honey, lemon juice, black salt, mint leaves, and cilantro to the blender with the papaya puree. Blend until well combined, but avoid over-blending.

Adjust Consistency and Serve

Pour the mixture into a pitcher. Add water gradually, blending until you reach your preferred consistency. Stir in. Serve the papaya lemonade chilled over ice cubes. Enjoy!

Recipe Notes

Expert Tips for the Best Papaya Lemonade:

For a sweeter lemonade, increase the amount of honey to your liking.
If you don't have black salt, you can omit it or substitute with a pinch of regular salt.
Adjust the amount of water to achieve your preferred level of dilution. Some prefer a thicker, more concentrated drink, while others prefer a lighter consistency.
Garnish your lemonade with a few fresh mint sprigs and a slice of papaya for an elegant presentation.