Name: Papaya-Berry Mocktail
Prep time: 15 min
Ingredients: 1 cup Papaya; 4 large Strawberries; 1/2 cup Blueberries; 4 tbsp Sugar; Ginger Ale or Club Soda; 1 tbsp Lime Juice; 1/2 tsp Salt; 3/4 tsp Indian Chat Masala; Mint leaves, chopped; 1 large lemon, sliced; 1 -2 lime, coarsely chopped

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Servings

Prep time

15 minutes

Calories

317.7 kcal

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Papaya berry mocktail is a very refreshing drink – ideal for summer.

I had a collection of fruits that I needed for my ‘fruit photography’ that you see on the Tummy to Heart home page. Once done, I was facing with the most imminent question – what now … What do I do with the fruits before they start to go bad.

Also, my husband had gifted me a brand new Vitamix that I wanted to try. Coming from India, I prefer using the stainless steel based Indian Mixers for making dry Indian masalas and chutneys. This recipe gave me a perfect opportunity to try the Vitamix for the first time and I must say, I am impressed. Though I will still be using the steel based Indian mixer for making Indian masalas and chutneys.

From my past experience with papaya, I knew that it makes great mocktail. But I wanted to become more creative and introduce different flavor to the mocktail I had in mind. So I decided to experiment with a combination of berries along with papaya. Needless to say, I was quite happy with the outcome.

The addition of chat masala adds a tangy kick to the drink. For those who are not familiar with Indian seasonings, I am introducing a different taste by adding Indian Chat Masala. In Indian language we call this taste as “Chatpata”.

I really hope all those reading this recipe will get chat masala. I strongly recommend the chat masala to those who have never tried it.

Ingredients

1 cup chopped Papaya
4 large Strawberries
1/2 cupBlueberries
4 tbsp Sugar
Ginger Ale or Club Soda
1 tbsp Lime Juice
1/2 tsp Salt or as per taste
3/4 tsp Indian Chat Masala
Mint leaves, chopped
1 large lemon, sliced
1-2 lime, coarsely chopped

Directions

In a blender add papaya, strawberries and blueberries. And blend them to fine puree consistency.
Next, add sugar and lime juice.
Grind everything to a fine mix. Then add salt.
Add chat masala and blend some more.
Next strain the pulp and keep it aside for further use.
Next in a glass add chopped lime and mint leaves.
Crush them lightly with wooden muddler.
Then add Ice, cube or crushed, as per your preference.
Next pour papaya-berry pulp mix.
Then pour ginger ale or club soda, as per your preference. And stir.
In the end place lemon slice on the glass rim and enjoy.

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