Salpicón Colombiano - Colombian Fruit Punch

I’m 19 years old and studied Industrial Design at the University of Pamplona. I joined the Work and Travel program to explore new cultures and fulfill my dream of visiting Disney. Salpicón is a drink my parents make every Sunday. It’s more than a refreshment—it’s a family tradition that brings joy and color to our lives.

I’m from Ponce, where my grandmother taught me how to cook. I studied mixology at NUC University and made this mocktail for the first time with fresh ingredients—it was a great experience. My father taught me to put my heart into everything I do, and that’s exactly what I brought to this drink.

INGREDIENTS

2 cups fresh pineapple, diced
2 cups fresh papaya, diced
1 cup watermelon, diced
1 cup cantaloupe, diced
1 cup grapes, halved
1 cup fresh strawberries, quartered
1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 cup Kola Hipinto (or orange soda)
Frutino - salpicón flavor (optional)
Vanilla ice cream (one scoop per serving)
1 can condensed milk
Fresh mint leaves (optional for garnish)

INSTRUCTIONS

1. PREPARE THE FRUITS
Dice all the fresh fruits and combine them in a large bowl.

2. MIX THE DRINK
Add orange juice, lemon juice, and soda (or Frutino) to the fruit mix. Stir well to combine.

3. ASSEMBLE AND SERVE
Drizzle condensed milk along the sides of each serving glass. Add the fruit mixture and top with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Garnish with mint leaves if desired. Serve chilled.