Smoothies

Apple Smoothie with Fresh Mint

Crisp apple and cool mint taste like a glass of fresh air. A handful of spinach gives the smoothie its light green colour without changing the flavour.

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  • GlassHighball glass
  • TechniqueBlended
  • DifficultyEasy
  • Time5 min
  • StrengthAlcohol-free
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Ingredients

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Garnish: Mint sprig and apple slice · Ice: Served up, no ice

Method

  1. Wash, core and cut the apples into pieces.
  2. Rinse the mint and spinach and pick the mint leaves.
  3. Put apples, mint, spinach and water into the blender.
  4. Blend for about 45 seconds until smooth and serve at once.

Taste

Crisp, cool and refreshing with a clear apple flavour and a mint finish; fairly thin.

About this smoothie

This is one of the lightest smoothies in the collection: apples, mint, a little spinach and water. Apples provide sweetness, juiciness and fibre, mostly in the skin. Mint gives a cool, clean finish, and a few leaves are enough to flavour the whole glass. Because there is no banana or dairy, the texture is thinner and the taste very fresh. It suits hot days and a light start to the morning.

Bartender tips

  • Use a sweet, aromatic apple variety; sour apples make the drink sharp.
  • Blend in two or three ice cubes on hot days for extra chill.

Variations

With lime
Add a teaspoon of lime juice for a sharper, more refreshing finish.

Frequently asked questions

Can I use dried mint?

Fresh mint is much better here; dried mint tastes flat in cold drinks.

Is it vegan?

Yes, all ingredients are plant based.

Why does it separate?

Apple smoothies without banana separate after a while. Just stir or shake before drinking.

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