Think of it as a blended lemonade with a green heart. Cucumber and mint cool it down, lemon keeps it bright, and a little honey takes the edge off the acidity.
½ oz
lemon juice freshly squeezed
15 g
baby spinach
120 g
cucumber
5 g
mint leaves leaves of 2 to 3 sprigs
5 oz
water
1 tsp
honey to taste (optional)
Garnish: Mint sprig and cucumber slice · Ice: Served up, no ice
Lemon, Cucumber and Mint Smoothie
Cool, crisp and light, lemony and minty, with only a faint sweetness.
Cucumber is mostly water and has a clean, fresh taste, which makes it a good base for light summer drinks. Fresh mint adds a cooling aroma, lemon juice a clear acidity, and baby spinach a mild green colour without much flavour.
The result is one of the lightest and least sweet smoothies in this collection, closer to a refreshing drink than to a breakfast. A teaspoon of honey balances the lemon. Serve it very cold on hot days, after sport or with a summer lunch.
No, if it is organic just wash it. The skin adds colour.
Yes, it will be lighter in colour and even fresher in taste.
Yes, if you sweeten with agave syrup instead of honey.
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