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Minty Green Juice for Energy and Hydration - Fresh, Light, and Reviving

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 2 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 large cucumber (English or Persian)
  • 1 green apple (Granny Smith or a sweet-tart variety)
  • 1 packed cup fresh mint leaves
  • 1 handful fresh spinach or kale (optional for a deeper green)
  • 1 small lemon or lime
  • 1 cup cold coconut water (unsweetened)
  • 1/2 to 1 cup cold water or ice
  • Pinch of sea salt
  • Optional boosters: fresh ginger (1/2 inch), celery (1 stalk), honey or maple syrup (1–2 teaspoons if you like sweeter)

Instructions
 

  • Prep the produce: Wash everything well. Peel the lemon (and ginger, if using). Core the apple. If your cucumber has thick skin or a waxy coating, peel it.
  • Chop for blending: Cut cucumber and apple into chunks. Tear mint leaves off the stems. Roughly chop spinach or kale.
  • Blend the base: Add cucumber, apple, mint, spinach/kale (if using), coconut water, and 1/2 cup cold water to a blender. Add ginger or celery if you like.
  • Season and blend: Add a small pinch of sea salt and squeeze in the lemon or lime. Blend on high until very smooth, 30–60 seconds.
  • Taste and adjust: If it’s too strong, add more water or ice. For more zing, add extra lemon. For more sweetness, blend in a teaspoon of honey or maple.
  • Strain (optional but recommended): Pour through a fine-mesh strainer or nut milk bag into a pitcher, pressing to extract the juice. This gives a silky, light texture.
  • Chill and serve: Pour over ice and garnish with a mint sprig. Drink right away for the brightest flavor.