Cucumber and lime make this one of the most refreshing green smoothies you can blend. A ripe kiwi brings just enough sweetness to balance the sharp citrus.
30 g
baby spinach
100 g
cucumber
1
kiwi ripe
¾ oz
lime juice about 1 lime
5 oz
water
1 tsp
honey to taste (optional)
Garnish: Lime wheel · Ice: Served up, no ice
Cool, green and citrusy with a light body and a clean, slightly tart finish.
Cucumber is mostly water, so it gives a green smoothie volume and a cool, clean taste without much sugar. Baby spinach is the mildest leafy green and hardly shows up in the flavour, only in the colour.
Kiwis are known for being rich in vitamin C and add a gentle sweetness, while lime juice keeps everything bright. The original recipe used the juice of three limes for two glasses, which is quite sharp; one lime per glass is a friendlier starting point. Good on a warm morning or after exercise.
Yes, if you skip the honey or use agave syrup instead.
No, organic cucumbers can go in with the skin; waxed ones are better peeled.
Yes, lemon juice works but tastes a little less aromatic.
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