Mamey Milkshake

"Batido." This pretty little word is well known all over Latin America and to many in South Florida as well. A sweet and frothy fruit milkshake, it's as varied as the currently available fruits in season. Guanabana, mamey, atemoya, coconut, cherimoya, banana, tamarind and many others—all contributing their gorgeous colors and enticing fragrances! Put the pulp of any tropical fruit or fruits in an electric blender with a little ice, a splash of milk and hit the blend button. Moments later, in a frosty glass, a delicious, healthy, delectable fruit smoothy is waiting for you. The buttermilk is my own addition. If you like the tangyness of sour cream ice cream or crÃ¨me fraÃ®che you will like this as well. If not, you can omit the buttermilk and go the standard batido route. It's all good.

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Served Person: Serves 2 to 3, depending on your thirst

Smoothie Non-Alcoholic Blender Breakfast Brunch Latin American Tropical Fruit Drink Kidney Friendly Vegetarian Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher

1 cup milk
1/4 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup ice cubes
1 cup peeled, pitted and cubed fresh ripe mamey
1/4 cup sugar or honey
1 dash pure vanilla extract (optional)

Preparation Combine all of the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Serve immediately. Ingredient Note:If you don't have access to fresh, ripe mameys, frozen mamey pulp can be found in many Latin American and Caribbean grocery stores. The flavor is nice though not as exquisite as the ripe, fresh fruit. From My Key West Kitchen: Recipes and Stories by Norman Van Aken and Justin Van Aken. Text Â© 2012 by Norman Van Aken; photographs Â© 2012 by Penny De Los Santos. Published in 2012 by Kyle Books.

Mamey Milkshake

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