Fruit and Milk Smoothy

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   Blending: Combine all the ingredients in a blender jar and blend until very smooth.

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   Straining: If there are seeds, skins or stringy fibers, strain through a medium-mesh sieve, taste for sweetness and serve in tall glasses.

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   Traditional Variations

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   Polla: Combine 3/4 cup milk, 1/4 cup rompope (egg liqueur), 1 tablespoon sweet sherry and 1 egg in a blender jar.

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   Blend until frothy and serve.

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   Licuados with Water: The juice bars also make licuados with water instead of milk; some fruit (like watermelon and pineapple) tastes better that way.

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   Made in large quantities with less fruit and more sugar, they are sold by the street vendors, alongside the horchata and such: In batches, blend 1 1/2 pounds fruit with 1 1/2 quarts water; strain and sweeten, then add a little chopped fruit to float about.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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