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Beverages » Skinny Papaya Margarita

Kathy Sidell dreamt up this refreshing beverage while vacationing in Mexico with her family, and worrying that her beach cocktailing was not swimsuit-friendly. She adds fresh, juicy papaya flesh to a blender with ice, tequila, a dash of orange liqueur and lime juice. If you like a drink that is a tad sweeter (like Kathy), add a couple of stevia-based artificial sweetener packets. This recipe makes a pitcher, so whip up a batch for your next warm weather gathering.

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Serves 4-6

Ingredients

For Margarita

1 large papaya, seeded, peeled & cut into chunks
ice to fill blender ¾ full
2 packets stevia-based artificial sweetener (optional)
4 oz lime juice (2-3 limes)
1 oz orange-flavored liqueur (Cointreau suggested)
8 oz tequila (100% agave tequila suggested)

To Garnish

lime juice on a plate for rimming glasses
kosher salt on a plate for rimming glasses
zest of 1 lime
½ red jalapeno, grated or finely-chopped

How-to

Microplane lime zest and red jalapeno. Set aside
Fill a blender ¾ of the way with ice
Add chunks of papaya, lime juice, tequila, stevia-based artificail sweetener (optional) and orange liqueur
Blend until thick and smooth. Add more ice if needed
Dip rims of margarita glasses in lime juice, then press into the kosher salt
Portion thick, frozen margarita into prepared glass and top with the zest of lime and jalapeno