Fresh Cucumber and Apple Blend (Print version)

A crisp cucumber and green apple drink blended with lime, mint, and cold water for a light 5-minute refresher.

# Ingredients:

For the blend

01 - 1 large English cucumber, chilled and chopped, about 12 oz (340 g)
02 - 1 medium green apple, cored and chopped, about 6 oz (170 g)
03 - 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice, plus more to taste
04 - 8 fresh mint leaves
05 - 3/4 cup (180 ml) cold water
06 - 1 cup ice
07 - 1-2 teaspoons maple syrup or agave, optional
08 - Small pinch fine salt

For serving

09 - Fresh mint sprigs, cucumber ribbons, or thin apple slices
10 - Sparkling water, optional

# Instructions:

01 - Wash the cucumber and apple well. Chop the cucumber and core the apple, leaving the peel on both for color and flavor.
02 - Add the cucumber, apple, lime juice, mint, cold water, ice, optional maple syrup, and salt to a blender.
03 - Blend on high for 45-60 seconds, until the mixture is pale green and smooth with no large apple pieces.
04 - Taste and add more lime for brightness or a little more sweetener if the apple is very tart. Blend for 5 seconds to combine.
05 - For a lighter drink, strain through a fine-mesh sieve. For a thicker blend, pour straight into glasses over ice.
06 - Serve immediately with mint, cucumber ribbons, or apple slices. Add a splash of sparkling water in each glass if desired.

# Good to know:

01 - Best served immediately while the cucumber flavor is crisp.
02 - Makes about 3 cups, enough for 2 generous drinks.
03 - Natural separation is normal. Stir before serving.

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