Sparkling Basil Papaya Smoothie

Nothing like tons of leftover papaya from a girl's Spa Weekend to inspire a good for you afternoon smoothie in the spirit of clearing fridge space! My highly precise recipe for this particular smoothie involves chucking assorted freezer leftovers and a few handfuls of herbs all together into the blender, along with the offending papaya, of course, until it looks drinkable.

1/2 of a large papaya

1/2 cup orange juice

1/4 cup sparkling water

1/2 frozen banana

5 ice cubes

a handful of mint leaves

2 handfuls of basil leaves

6 or 7 strawberries (optional)

(servings: 2)

Blend, and top with an extra dash of sparkling water on top and an extra mint or basil leaf or two. Cheers!