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    Home » Recipes » Cocktails » Papaya Mandarin rum cocktail

    Published: Feb 14, 2021 · Modified: Oct 29, 2024 by Maureen Celestine with 16 Comments

    Papaya Mandarin rum cocktail

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    This papaya mandarin rum cocktail is a perfect refresher for cool evenings. This refreshing cocktail is made with papaya, mandarins, rum, and a handful of ingredients. The addition of jalapeño adds an extra kick to this cocktail, balancing out the subtle sweetness. I hope you can stand the heat. 

    As spring draws near, I look forward to my Saturday morning ritual, visiting the farmer’s market and picking up the juiciest fruits and vegetables of the season. It’s citrus season, so it was a no-brainer to quickly mix up two of my favorite fruits in a shaker with some extra help from liquor, of course. Feel free to enjoy this as a mocktail on the rocks, and I bet the taste difference wouldn’t be as significant. 

     

    Papaya Mandarin Rum Cocktail-

     

    Growing up in West Africa, Pawpaw, as it’s well known in Nigeria, was one of the well-known snacks to munch on any time of the day. It was all over the place and begging to be devoured. I love it most when it’s almost ripe because of the crunchy texture (think, cantaloupe). Sprinkle some sea salt over it, and you might smack your mama.    

     

    Before we delve into this papaya mandarin rum cocktail recipe, let’s talk briefly about the fruit. 

     

    WHAT IS PAPAYA (pawpaw, papaw)?

       

    According to Wiki, “Papaya is a type of fruit in the Carica papaya plant. Originated in the tropics in places like Mexico, the Caribbean Islands, Northern South America, and the subtropical regions worldwide.” Papaya fruit is mostly oval-shaped and is sweetest when ripe (soft to the touch). The skin is green to orange in color, depending on the ripening stage. Hidden in the fleshy fruits are robust shiny black seeds oozing in its natural juice.  Papaya is often mistaken for the pawpaw; they are two different fruits. 

     

    papaya

    WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF PAPAYA

     

    Papaya is naturally sweet, and you can enjoy it on its own, but adding it to this papaya rum cocktail makes for a perfect refresher. It is a nutritional powerhouse rich in potassium, vitamins, folate, antioxidants, and fiber.

     

    It provides omega-6- fatty acids and Omega-3-fatty acid, which is excellent for heart and brain health. 

     

    HOW TO USE PAPAYA 

     

    Papaya Mandarin Rum Cocktail

     

    Aside from enjoying it as a snack, here are some ways you can use this tropical papaya fruit; 

     

    • Make spicy papaya chips.
    • Papaya ice cream, sherbet, or sorbet
    • Make a papaya yogurt parfait.
    • Papaya fruit salad
    • Use in porridge with other fruits.
    • Papaya popsicles (similar to these)
    • Smoothie bowl
    • Candied papaya
    • Add it to your skincare routine and make a face mask(among other benefits, it helps with hyperpigmentation and acne.
    • Juice
    • Cake
    • Papaya cocktail

     

    Speaking of cocktails, here are a few ingredients you’ll need to shake up this tropical papaya rum cocktail. 

     

    Papaya Mandarin Rum Cocktail

    Ingredients 

    The measurements for the ingredients list below can be found on the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

     

    • Fresh papaya puree 
    • Ice
    • rum 
    • mandarin juice 
    • Angostura orange bitters
    • freshly squeezed lime juice
    • agave nectar syrup 
    • jalapenos 
    • Tonic water 

     

    To make the papaya puree, you will pulse the chopped Papaya with about ¼ - ½ cup of water in the blender until it’s completely smooth. Set aside.

     

    Next, add some ice into a shaker, add the rest of the ingredients except the jalapeño and tonic water. Get those biceps to work, and Shake it. Shake it real good.

    Now, add the jalapeño slice and shake it one more time (not for long, or you’ll be clearing your sinus in no time). Strain into a coupe glass or whatever fancy vibe you’ve got going on. You can equally pour it over ice. 

    Finally, top it with tonic water.

     

    Papaya Mandarin Rum Cocktail

     

    Garnish with mandarin wedges, papaya balls, lime wedges, or jalapeno. Dress it up; after all, you just had an arm workout. Sip Responsibly!

     

    I hope you’ll give this simple papaya rum cocktail a try. If you are looking for something with a more tropical flair, try this fan’s favorite peach and mango daiquiri.

     Share a glass with us on our social media if you make this cocktail using the hashtag worldlytreat(#worldlytreat). We’d love to join the soirée. Also, don’t forget to pin it for later. Chat soon?

     

     

    PEACE & LOVE

    Maureen

    📖 Recipe

    Papaya Mandarin Rum Cocktail

    Maureen Celestine
    This refreshing cocktail is made with papaya, mandarins, rum, and a handful of ingredients.
    4.64 from 11 votes
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    Prep Time 3 minutes mins
    Cook Time 0 minutes mins
    Total Time 3 minutes mins
    Course cocktails, Drinks
    Cuisine african, American, carribean
    Servings 2
    Calories 262 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 8 .oz Fresh papaya puree (about 3 cups chopped papaya)
    • Ice
    • 3 .oz rum (I prefer dark)
    • 2 .oz mandarin juice (about 2 medium mandarins)
    • 2 dashes of Angostura orange bitters
    • 1.5 .oz freshly squeezed lime juice
    • 2 .oz agave nectar syrup
    • 1 thin slice jalapeño (Remove the seed if you can’t stand the heat)
    • Tonic water to top

    Instructions
     

    • To make the papaya puree, you will pulse the chopped papaya with about ¼ - ½ cup of water in the blender until it’s completely smooth. Set aside.
    • Next, add some ice into a shaker, add the papaya puree, rum, mandarine juice, angostura bitters, lime juice, and syrup. 
    • Get those biceps to work, and Shake it. Shake it real good.
    • Add the jalapeño slice and shake it one more time (not for long, or you’ll be clearing your sinus in no time)
    • Strain into two coupe glasses, or whatever fancy vibe you’ve got going on ( at least ¾ full). You can equally pour it over ice. 
    • Top with tonic water.
       
      Garnish with mandarin wedges, papaya balls, lime wedges, or jalapenos. Dress it up; after all, you just had an arm workout. 
       

    Notes

     
     
     
    Keyword mandarin cocktail, papaya cocktail, papaya rum cocktail

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Laura says

      March 26, 2021 at 1:34 am

      5 stars
      This was a great way to use the papaya I had. I love your glassware too!

      Reply
    2. Alexandra says

      March 26, 2021 at 2:06 am

      5 stars
      Delicious and refreshing cocktail - love it

      Reply
    3. Angela says

      March 26, 2021 at 2:15 am

      5 stars
      I love this cocktail

      Reply
      • Maureen Celestine says

        April 08, 2021 at 7:48 pm

        I am so happy to hear that, Angela. Thank you!

        Reply
    4. Sue says

      March 26, 2021 at 3:58 am

      5 stars
      I really need to have papaya more often, and this cocktail looks like an excellent place to start!

      Reply
    5. Courtney says

      March 26, 2021 at 7:05 am

      5 stars
      Sounds like the perfect hot weather cocktail. Looking forward to trying this when the weather warms up!

      Reply
      • Maureen Celestine says

        April 08, 2021 at 7:47 pm

        It is Courtney. Please let me know how it turns out. Enjoy the rest of spring!

        Reply
    6. Freya says

      March 26, 2021 at 8:11 am

      5 stars
      Fabulous! This looks so delicious and sophisticated!

      Reply
    7. Nora says

      March 26, 2021 at 8:46 am

      5 stars
      This looks so delicious! Have to try it out soon!

      Reply
      • Maureen Celestine says

        April 08, 2021 at 7:46 pm

        I hope you give it a go soonest Nora, Thanks for stopping by.

        Reply
    8. Nayomi says

      March 26, 2021 at 10:27 pm

      5 stars
      Such a delicious drink.

      Reply
      • Maureen Celestine says

        April 08, 2021 at 7:45 pm

        thank you! I hope you come back for more, Nayomi

        Reply
    9. Sangita says

      March 30, 2021 at 2:38 am

      5 stars
      What a delicious recipe!

      Reply
      • Maureen Celestine says

        April 08, 2021 at 7:45 pm

        This cocktail is a keeper in our books. Thank you for your kind words, Snagita.

        Reply

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