Cuban recipe
Natural Star Fruit Drink
Homemade drink made with ripe star fruit, fresh and alcohol-free, with a touch of lemon and plenty of ice. Makes 4 glasses.
- Preparation15 min
- Total time15 min
- Servings4 glasses
- DifficultyEasy
Star fruit, the fruit that turns into a star when you slice it, grows very well in Caribbean backyards and is also found in Latin markets in the United States. It makes a light, pale yellow, refreshing homemade drink, perfect for hot days.
It is a simple homemade preparation: ripe fruit, water, a little sugar if you like, and a few drops of lemon. It is not attributed exclusively to any one region; it is one of those drinks that every family makes in its own way.
Ingredients
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Method
- Wash the star fruits well under cold running water, gently rubbing the ridges with clean hands to remove any traces of dirt.
AI-generated image.CiberCuba - Dry them with a clean cloth and cut off the ends. With a knife or a peeler, remove the edges of the ridges that are dark, brown or damaged.
- Cut the star fruits into thick slices on a clean board and remove all the seeds with the tip of the knife. Set aside a couple of thin slices to decorate the glasses.
AI-generated image.CiberCuba - Put the fruit in the blender with half of the water and the sugar. Blend for 1 minute, until everything is well pureed.
AI-generated image.CiberCuba - Strain the blended mixture through a fine strainer into a pitcher, pressing with a spoon to get all the juice. Add the rest of the cold water and the drops of lemon juice, stir and taste to adjust the sweetness.
AI-generated image.CiberCuba - Serve in glasses with plenty of ice, decorate with a star-shaped slice of star fruit and drink very cold.
