COLOMBIAN FRUIT COCKTAIL (SALPICÓN DE FRUTAS)
- Carolina Caicedo
- Aug 8
- 2 min read
Salpicón de Frutas instantly takes me back to that street corner in Cali — 56th and the highway — right near my mom’s house, where vendors sell avocados, fruit cups, and of course, this refreshing drink.
This fruity cocktail is a Colombian classic made with chopped fruit, orange juice, and watermelon — though every region and household has its own twist. Some versions include soda, powdered fruit drinks like Frutiño, or even a scoop of ice cream or cheese. Yes, cheese — we Colombians love our quirky combos!
It’s summer here in Germany — well, a rainy one — but we’re expecting a heatwave this weekend. What better excuse to make a fresh, juicy salpicón?
The biggest challenge for me here is finding the right fruits — especially papaya, which I usually consider essential. But this time, I let it go. A small papaya costs 5 €, and it might end up tasting awful. So I recommend using whatever fruit is accessible where you live — kiwi or peaches are great alternatives. Even with fewer fruits, the taste brought me straight back to that street corner in Cali.
What should definitely be included, though: fresh oranges (for the juice base) and watermelon — both blended and chopped.
Ingredients:
5 oranges, juiced (keep the pulp)
1 medium watermelon (half for the juice, half chopped)
1 cup pineapple, diced
9 strawberries
1 cup green grapes
Ice to taste
Instructions:
Juice the oranges and keep the pulp. Blend them with half of the watermelon. Chop the rest of the fruits and combine everything in a large bowl. Add ice and stir well.
In Colombia, some people add Frutiño or soda at this point, but I prefer the natural flavor of the fruits. Serve chilled and enjoy! You can keep it in the fridge for a few hours.
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