Jugo de Zapote: Colombian Coastal Zapote Juice

Jugo de Zapote is an incredibly popular and refreshing beverage from the Colombian Caribbean, holding a very special place right here in Cartagena de Indias. Known for its vibrant orange color and uniquely sweet, creamy flavor, it is arguably one of the most delicious tropical drinks you will ever taste on the coast.

The secret to this quick 10-minute recipe is using large, perfectly ripe zapotes costeños and blending them on high speed with cold milk and a touch of sugar. The result is a smooth, luscious shake that not only cools you down but also offers fantastic health benefits. It is the ultimate foolproof tropical treat!

Jugo de Zapote (Colombian Zapote Juice)

A vibrant, creamy, and refreshing Caribbean juice! Blended fresh with ripe coastal zapote, cold milk, and a touch of sugar.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 10 minutes mins

Course Drinks / Juices

Cuisine Caribbean, Colombian, Latin American

Servings 4 people

Utensils and Equipment

• Blender

Ingredients

  

• 2 Large ripe zapotes (zapote costeño)
• 4 cups Milk
• 4 tablespoons Sugar
• Ice

Instructions

 

• Prep the fruit: First, use a knife to carefully peel the zapotes. Slice them open and completely remove the large seeds (pepas) to extract the clean, bright orange pulp.
• Blend the juice: Place the fresh zapote pulp into your blender along with the milk, ice and the sugar. Blend everything on high speed for exactly 2 minutes until the mixture is perfectly smooth, dense, and frothy.
• Serve: Your creamy tropical juice is ready! Serve immediately in large glasses, ideally very cold.

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Notes

• Regional Differences: The zapote costeño (coastal zapote) used in this recipe is actually a completely different fruit from the type of zapote that is typically consumed in the interior Andean regions of Colombia.
• Blood Pressure: Consuming zapote is known to be highly beneficial for helping to improve and naturally regulate high blood pressure levels.
• Medicinal Properties: Other fantastic health benefits of this coastal fruit include acting as an excellent anti-diarrheal, possessing natural anti-inflammatory properties, and helping to alleviate rheumatic pains.

Keywords Jugo de Zapote, Zapote Juice