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In Mexico, people often drink aguas, which are combinations of water with other fruit juices. They are different from juices in the United States because water is the main ingredient, with just a light flavoring from the fruits. They are slightly sweetened with sugar, and usually have some lime juice for added flavor. This is Sophia's grandmother's recipe.

1 cup ripe papaya, diced
1 liter of cold water
2 tablespoons of sugar
Juice of one lime

Blend the papaya, water, sugar, and lime juice in a blender.

Strain into a nice jar and stir.

Serve fresh for some vitamin C.

Agua de Papaya

1 taza de papaya madura, picada
1 litro de agua fri­o
2 cucharadas de azucar
El jugo de un limon

Se licua la papaya con el agua, el azucar, y el limon.

Se cuela y se sirve en una jarra bonita.

Se sirve fresca.