How to Make a Papaya Martini
A Papaya Martini is a simple drink that is ideal for summer sipping. Great for backyard barbecues and pool parties, the Papaya Martini can make you feel like you are on a tropical beach in just one sip. This recipe makes two Papaya Martinis, but you can double or triple the recipe based on your needs. Make a pitcher of these delicious martinis and leave them out next to highball glasses and crushed ice if you are having a large party. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- 3 oz. vodka
- 8 oz. papaya nectar
- 2 oz. fresh lime juice
- 3 cups peeled fresh papaya
- 8 mint leaves
- Blender
- 2 highball or Collins glasses
- Crushed ice
- Lime wheels, for garnish
Instructions
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Combine the vodka, papaya nectar, fresh lime juice, peeled fresh papaya and mint leaves in a blender.
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Cover the blender and process on high speed for 30 to 45 seconds or until the mixture is smooth and completely liquefied.
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Fill two highball or Collins glasses with crushed ice and pour the contents of the blender into the glasses. Garnish each glass with a lime wheel and serve immediately.
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Tips & Warnings
For a fruitier variation, use orange vodka. Alternately, use passion fruit juice instead of the papaya nectar for a more complex cocktail.
For a sweet variation, wet the rims of the cocktail glasses with a cut lime and dip them into a plate of superfine sugar before filling.
