A kind of
smoothie or
milkshake available in
Miami and probably elsewhere in
Latin America, a
batido (literally, "a
beaten thing") consists of fresh or frozen
fruit,
ice,
milk or
yogurt,
sugar or
honey, and sometimes other flavorings. The ingredients are
puréed in a
blender.
Popular batido flavors include:
and are ordered or referred to as "un batido de [your favorite flavor]".