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Recipes Smoothies No. 14

Cucumber & Mint Cooler

More drink than smoothie, cool, refreshing and exactly right for a hot day in the garden.

Grows from Slicing CucumberMint
Cucumber & Mint Cooler
Fig. 01 · Cucumber & Mint Cooler Smoothies
Serves
2
Prep
5m
0
Difficulty
Easy
In season

Summer only. Best drunk in the garden.

What you'll need

Ingredients

Serves 2
  • 1 large cucumber, roughly chopped
  • 12 leaves fresh mint
  • juice of 2 limes
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 1/4 cups cold water
  • ice to serve

How it comes together

Method

  1. Blend cucumber, mint, lime juice, honey and water until smooth.

  2. Strain through a fine sieve for a clear drink, or leave it blended for a thicker version.

  3. Serve immediately over ice.

From the kitchen

Tips

  • Add a splash of sparkling water instead of still for a more refreshing finish.

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