Batidos are refreshing Latin American beverages made by blending fruit, sugar, milk, and water. The name comes from the idea of beating, reflecting how the drink is prepared. In Mexico, similar drinks are called preparados or licuados. Batidos can be made by blending ingredients in a blender or using an immersion blender, and historically they were prepared with a mortar and pestle to mash fruit into a smooth consistency. Street vendors across Central and South America sell batidos in many flavors, ranging from single-fruit versions like strawberry or papaya to more complex blends that include puffed wheat.
"In Spanish, batido means beaten, which is a handy description of how the eponymous beverage is prepared. They are simply made by blending fruit, sugar, milk, and water. Think of them like lighter-bodied versions of milkshakes or smoothies. In Mexico, they are called preparados or licuados, but the concept is the same."
"Making a batido is as simple as throwing all the ingredients in a blender or liquifying them with an immersion blender, but when they were invented, a little more elbow grease was required. The drink has been around since the 18th century, when a mortar and pestle were used to mash the fruit into a smooth consistency."
"In Central and South America, street vendors sell batidos of all flavors, from basic single-fruit concoctions like strawberry or papaya, to more complex options that blend in puffed wheat. One of the most delicious and ea"
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