What you will need
- 1 large cucumber
- 1 green apple cored
- handful of fresh mint leaves
- juice of 1 lime
- 1 cup coconut water
- handful of ice
How to make it
Wash fresh produce, remove seeds and cores, and cut firm ingredients into small pieces.
Add the water or other liquid to the blender first. Add the prepared produce and blend until finely broken down.
For a thinner drink, pour through a clean fine sieve over a bowl and press gently. Keep the pulp if you prefer a thicker blend.
Taste and adjust with a little more water or citrus. Divide into glasses and serve promptly.
Adjust the flavor
Plain cold water can replace coconut water. Use a few mint leaves at first and add more to taste. Lemon can replace lime.
A useful preparation tip
Use mint leaves rather than a large handful of tough stems. Add citrus after blending so it does not overwhelm the delicate mint.
Serving and keeping it fresh
Make a small batch close to serving for the best texture. Cover and refrigerate promptly if you save a portion. Separation can happen; stir before serving. Fresh homemade juice is untreated, and lemon does not make it shelf-stable.
FoodSafety.gov recommends refrigerating perishable food within two hours, or one hour above 90°F, and keeping the refrigerator at 40°F or below.
Portions and ingredients
Yield is approximate and depends on produce size and straining. Add water gradually to get the texture you like. Check packaged ingredients for allergens and choose substitutions that suit your needs.
For more preparation choices, see our blender juice guide. You can change a recipe to suit your taste without needing a health promise attached to it.
