Papaya Caliente
By DreiFromBK
For this fruity rum cocktail, Miami bartender Julio Cabrera re-creates the flavors of jugo de papaya con anis, a popular weight-loss drink in the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico. His version here has no purported slimming effects.
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Ingredients
- 4 ounces white rum
- 2 ounces Simple Syrup (see Note)
- 1 ounce fresh lime juice
- 1 1/2 teaspoons pastis, preferably Pernod
- Six 1-inch chunks of ripe papaya
- 2 cups ice cubes
- 2 tarragon sprigs, for garnish
Details
Adapted from foodandwine.com
Preparation
Step 1
In a blender, combine the rum, Simple Syrup, lime juice, pastis, papaya chunks and ice and blend until smooth. Pour into 2 large, chilled martini glasses and garnish each drink with a tarragon sprig.
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