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Cassava Juice Drink

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A light and refreshing modern Caribbean cassava drink made with blended cassava, lime juice, and passion fruit juice. Smooth, lightly sweetened, and easy to customize.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chill time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Caribbean, Caribbean Influenced
Calories: 71

Ingredients
  

  • 6-8 oz cassava peeled and cut into chunks
  • 6 cups water divided, plus more if needed
  • 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
  • 1 cup passion fruit juice
  • Sugar to taste
  • A few dashes of bitters optional

Method
 

  1. Boil the cassava in 4 cups water until very tender and easily pierced with a fork. Drain and allow to cool slightly.
  2. Add the cooked cassava to a blender with 2 cups of water and blend until completely smooth. Add more water as needed for a thinner consistency.
  3. If desired, strain the blended cassava for a lighter texture.
  4. Stir or blend in the fresh lime juice and passion fruit juice until well combined.
  5. Sweeten to taste with sugar and add bitters if using.
  6. Chill well and serve cold or over ice. Stir before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 71kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 0.1gSaturated Fat: 0.03gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.03gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.03gSodium: 19mgPotassium: 215mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 309IUVitamin C: 24mgCalcium: 16mgIron: 0.2mg

Notes

  • This drink is left unstrained for a fuller texture, but straining is optional.
  • Adjust the amount of water to make the drink thicker or lighter.
  • Passion fruit juice can be swapped for pineapple, mango, or orange juice. Adjust the sugar and lime juice to taste depending on the juice you use.
  • Best enjoyed within two days.

Recipe Printed From ThisBagoGirl.com

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