Pineapple is one of the best partners for spinach: sweet and tangy enough to hide every trace of leafiness. Three basil leaves add a surprising, peppery herbal note.
30 g
baby spinach
150 g
pineapple peeled, in chunks
3 leaves
basil
5 oz
water
Garnish: Basil leaf · Ice: Served up, no ice
Fresh and tangy, with sweet pineapple, a clean green note and a peppery basil finish.
Pineapple and basil may sound unusual, but the combination is well established in desserts and drinks: the herb's sweet, slightly peppery aroma complements the tropical fruit. Baby spinach adds colour and greens without much flavour of its own.
Pineapple provides vitamin C, and spinach contributes folate and vitamin K. It is a bright, light green smoothie that works well as a first step into green drinks or as a refreshing afternoon glass.
Hardly. Pineapple and basil dominate the flavour.
Yes, it contains only fruit, leaves and water.
Yes, mint gives a cooler, more familiar flavour.
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