Description
This healthy green juice recipe uses a simple zesty mint-lime simple syrup trick to create a vibrant, refreshing, and nutrient-rich drink without a bitter aftertaste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 100 g fresh spinach
- 70 g fresh kale, stems removed
- 1 medium cucumber, about 200 g
- 1 large green apple, about 200 g
- 2.5 cm fresh ginger piece, peeled
- 1 medium lemon, peeled, pith removed
- 50 g granulated sugar, or natural alternative
- 50 ml filtered water
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, packed (plus garnish)
- 15 ml fresh lime juice (plus garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare Mint-Lime Simple Syrup: Combine granulated sugar and filtered water in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Add the 1/4 cup packed mint leaves and remove from heat. Let the mint steep for 15-20 minutes to infuse the flavor.
- Strain and Chill Syrup: Strain the mint leaves from the syrup using a fine-mesh sieve, pressing gently to extract all liquid. Discard mint leaves and stir in the 15 ml fresh lime juice. Transfer to an airtight container and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare Juicing Ingredients: Wash spinach, kale, and cucumber thoroughly. Chop cucumber, green apple, and peeled lemon into pieces small enough for the juicer. Prep the ginger and ensure all kale stems are removed.
- Process Green Juice: Feed the spinach, kale, cucumber, green apple, ginger, and peeled lemon through your juicer according to manufacturer’s instructions. Stir the juice gently after processing to combine flavors evenly. If the juice tastes too bitter, double-check that all white pith was removed from the lemon before juicing.
- Assemble Drink: Pour 2-3 tablespoons of the chilled mint-lime simple syrup into the bottom of a tall glass. Slowly pour the freshly made green juice over the simple syrup to create a layered or swirl effect. Adjust simple syrup quantity to taste preference.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with a fresh mint sprig and a thin lime wheel. Serve immediately. Store leftover juice in the fridge for up to 24 hours.
Notes
Store leftover green juice in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 24 hours. If the juice tastes too bitter, double-check that all white pith was removed from the lemon before juicing; the pith can easily overwhelm the entire batch. Adjust simple syrup quantity to taste preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Juicing
- Cuisine: General
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (240 ml)
- Calories: 206 calories
- Sugar: 35 g
- Sodium: 10 mg
- Fat: 0.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 46 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Healthy green juice, mint, lime, spinach, kale, detox drink, easy recipe, family-friendly, simple syrup, juicing