Cleansing Cocktail
Revitalize your day with this vibrant and nutrient-packed Cleansing Cocktail, a refreshing blend of wholesome ingredients designed to boost your hydration and support detoxification. Featuring crisp cucumber, zesty lime juice, nutrient-rich celery, and the invigorating kick of fresh ginger, this refreshing drink is naturally sweetened with juicy green apple and optional honey or agave nectar. Fragrant mint leaves add a burst of freshness, while filtered water and ice create a perfectly chilled, silky beverage. Ready in just 10 minutes, this detoxifying green smoothie is ideal as a morning pick-me-up or an afternoon refresher. Serve it strained for a smoother finish, and garnish with extra mint for a dash of elegance. Whether you're kickstarting a clean-eating routine or simply craving a healthful drink, this Cleansing Cocktail is your perfect go-to for wellness in a glass.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 medium cucumber
- 1 large celery stalk
- 1 teaspoon (grated) fresh ginger
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 small green apple
- 6 leaves fresh mint leaves
- 1 cup filtered water
- 5 pieces ice cubes
- 1 teaspoon optional honey (or agave nectar)
Instructions
Wash all the produce thoroughly under cold running water to remove any dirt or residue.
Peel the cucumber and chop it into chunks.
Cut the green apple into pieces, removing the core and seeds.
Place the cucumber, celery stalk, grated ginger, lime juice, and green apple into a high-speed blender.
Add the fresh mint leaves, filtered water, and ice cubes to the blender.
If you'd like a touch of sweetness, add the optional teaspoon of honey or agave nectar.
Blend on high until smooth and all ingredients are fully incorporated, approximately 1–2 minutes.
Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth if you prefer a smoother, pulp-free drink.
Divide the cocktail into two glasses and garnish with extra mint leaves, if desired.
Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing Cleansing Cocktail!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
156 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 0.7 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 48 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 41.1 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.6 g | 20% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.6 g | ||
| Protein | 2.6 g | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 79 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 1.2 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 688 mg | 15% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
