The name, vodka, comes from the Russian phrase zhiznennaia voda, or "water of life". It can be made from everything from potatoes to beets. It's considered to be fairly flavorless which makes it a great liquor for mixed drinks.

Boozy and fruity, these cocktails are perfect for parties or pool side.
1 1/4 cup light rum
4 1/2 cups peeled, chopped papaya
1 cup thawed passion-fruit puree
1/4 cup granulated sugar, or to taste
4 cups ice cubes
Combine the rum, papaya, passion fruit puree, sugar, and ice in a blender in batches as needed. Process until smooth.
Divide the frozen rum cocktail between glasses and serve immediately.
Use ripe papaya for the best flavor.
Chill the glasses in the freezer before serving.
Garnish with a slice of papaya or a sprig of mint.
Blend in batches if your blender is small to avoid overfilling.
Be creative and try adding other tropical fruits.
The key to a great frozen cocktail is balancing the sweetness and the strength of the alcohol.
Yes, you can use dark rum for a deeper flavor or flavored rum for a different twist.
You can use other fruit purees like mango or pineapple if you wish.
Yes, peeling the papaya is necessary as it isn't really edible (it can cause stomach upset).
Yes, you can reduce the amount of sugar or omit it if the fruits are already sweet.
The cocktail should be smooth and have a slushy-like consistency.
Yes, omit the rum and add more fruit puree or juice for a non-alcoholic version.
You can use honey, agave nectar, or a sugar substitute.
It's best to consume immediately, but you can freeze leftovers in an airtight container for a few hours.
You can prepare the fruit mixture in advance and add the rum and ice just before serving.
The name, vodka, comes from the Russian phrase zhiznennaia voda, or "water of life". It can be made from everything from potatoes to beets. It's considered to be fairly flavorless which makes it a great liquor for mixed drinks.
Keeping a can of frozen orange juice concentrate in the freezer means you can make more than just orange juice. Try it in a variety of orange-flavored recipes.
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