Papaya Lime Agua Fresca

The tropical sweetness of papaya and the sour citrus flavor of lime come together in this refreshing Papaya Lime Agua Fresca, making a delicious drink that's great for sunny days or any other time.

Ingredients:

• 1 ripe papaya, peeled, seeded, and cubed
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• 4 cups cold water
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• 1/4 cup lime juice
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• 2-4 tablespoons honey or agave syrup, to taste
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• Ice cubes, for serving
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• Lime slices, for garnish
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• Fresh mint leaves, for garnish
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Instructions:

Put the papaya cubes, cold water, lime juice, and honey or agave syrup in a blender

Mix until it's smooth

Pour the mixture into a pitcher through a fine-mesh sieve

Press down on the solids to get all the liquid out

Throw out any solids that are still in the sieve

Put the agua fresca in the fridge to get it cold

To serve, put ice cubes in each glass and pour the agua fresca over them

Add a slice of lime and some fresh mint leaves to the top of each glass

Before drinking, stir slowly

Have fun!