Papaya Daiquiri

A Papaya Daiquiri is a tropical, frozen cocktail that blends the classic Cuban rum, lime, and sugar base with sweet, creamy papaya. It's a refreshing, slushy drink popular in beachside bars and Caribbean-inspired cuisine. The key ingredients are white rum, fresh papaya, lime juice, simple syrup, and ice.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

As a fruit-based cocktail, it is primarily a source of carbohydrates from the natural sugars in papaya and added syrup, with negligible fat and protein. A typical serving provides a good amount of vitamin C and potassium from the papaya, with a calorie count roughly between 200-250 kcal.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	220 kcal
Protein	1 g
Carbs	38 g
Fat	0.5 g
Fiber	2.5 g
Sugar	34 g
Sodium	10 mg
Vitamin C	45 mg
Potassium	320 mg
Vitamin A	1500 IU
Folate	60 µg
Vitamin E	1.5 mg
Manganese	0.3 mg
Magnesium	25 mg
Calcium	30 mg

Per 1 cocktail (approx. 240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

This drink is a creative twist on the classic Daiquiri, showcasing how tropical fruits can transform a simple cocktail into a vibrant, flavorful experience. Nutritionally, using fresh papaya adds a dose of digestive enzymes like papain, which is unique among cocktail fruits.