Drinks
Colombian Salpicón Fruit Drink
Cold Colombian drink of blended watermelon with water, lemon and diced fruit, served in tall glasses with optional vanilla ice cream. Makes 6 glasses.
- Total time
- 55 min
- Servings
- 6
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Cuisine
- Colombian
Ingredients
For the base
For the fruit
To serve
Method
Make the base
Blend 600 g watermelon chunks with 500 ml cold water until smooth. Strain the mixture over a large pitcher: this is the base.
Cut the fruit
Cut 200 g watermelon, 200 g pineapple and 200 g melon into 1.5 cm cubes. Halve 200 g seedless grapes and slice 200 g strawberries and 2 ripe bananas (about 240 g).
Season the base
Add the juice of 2 lemons (about 90 ml) and 50 g sugar (¼ cup, optional) to the pitcher. Stir until the sugar dissolves.
Mix in the fruit
Add all the chopped fruit to the pitcher and stir gently.
Chill
Cover the pitcher and refrigerate at least 30 minutes so it gets cold and the flavors come together.
Serve
Serve in tall, well-chilled glasses, dividing fruit and base. If you like, top each glass with a scoop of vanilla ice cream (50 g) and fresh mint leaves (5 g).
The step photos are illustrative.
Notes
Nutrition facts
1 glass (1/6 of the recipe, without ice cream)
- Protein
- 2.2 g
- Carbohydrates
- 44 g
- Fat
- 0.6 g
- Sodium
- 9 mg
Estimate per glass; varies with fruit ripeness and whether the base is strained. A scoop of vanilla ice cream (50 g) adds about 100 kcal. USDA values for whole fruit are used, without deducting the pulp left in the strainer.
Reference source: USDA FoodData Central — SR Legacy (2018)
For general information only; it does not replace advice from a qualified health or nutrition professional.
About this recipe
Salpicón is a cold Colombian fruit drink: a base of watermelon blended with water and lemon juice, mixed with cubes of watermelon, pineapple, melon, grapes, strawberries and banana. The sugar is optional and depends on how sweet the fruit is.
Chill at least 30 minutes and serve in tall glasses, topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and mint if you like. It makes 6 glasses and takes about 55 minutes including chilling.
Frequently asked questions
Does salpicón contain water?
Yes. The base is made by blending watermelon with cold water and straining it; it is then seasoned with lemon juice and mixed with the chopped fruit.
How long should salpicón chill?
Refrigerate at least 30 minutes so it gets cold and the flavors come together. It is best the same day, because the banana darkens.
How do you serve salpicón?
Very cold, in tall glasses, dividing fruit and base. If you like, add a scoop of vanilla ice cream and fresh mint leaves on top.
