Pineapple Cucumber Refresher

This Pineapple Cucumber Refresher is cold, juicy, crisp, and naturally sweet with fresh pineapple, cucumber, lime, mint, and ice. Serve it strained for a smooth refresher drink or leave it unstrained for a thicker smoothie-style sip.

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Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 10

Total Time: 10

Servings: glasses

Calories: 55kcal

Author: Lora

Equipment

Blender
Fine-mesh strainer optional
pitcher
measuring cups
serving glasses

Ingredients

3 cups fresh pineapple chunks
1 large English cucumber, sliced
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
6-10 leaves fresh mint leaves
1 1/2 cups cold water or coconut water
1-2 cups ice
1-2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup (optional)

Instructions

Add the pineapple chunks, sliced cucumber, lime juice, mint leaves, cold water, and 1 cup of ice to a blender.
Blend until smooth and fully combined.
Taste the Pineapple Cucumber Refresher. Add honey or maple syrup only if the pineapple needs more sweetness.
For a smooth drink, pour the mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a pitcher. For a thicker smoothie-style drink, skip straining.
Serve immediately over ice.
Garnish with cucumber ribbons, pineapple wedges, lime slices, or fresh mint.

Notes

Use frozen pineapple for a frostier drink. Add sparkling water after blending for a fizzy refresher. For the brightest flavor, serve the Pineapple Cucumber Refresher the same day you make it. If using regular cucumber, peel it first if the skin tastes bitter.

Storage: Store leftovers in a covered pitcher in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. Stir well before serving because natural separation may happen.

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