Easy
Crisp cucumbers and sweet pears make a surprising and delightful combination in this refreshing slushie. Lime and mint add a little mojito flair. There’s no juicing required for the pears and cucumber, so you get all of the nutrition from the whole fruit and vegetable, too.
Ingredients
For the slushies:
- 1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded and chopped
- 2 medium pears, cored and seeded
- ¼ cup fresh-squeezed lime juice
- 1 sprig fresh mint
- 1 tbsp agave nectar or honey
- 1 cup ice cubes
- ½ cup seltzer or water
For garnish:
- Mint leaves
- Lime slices
Instructions
Cucumber Pear Mojito Slushies
Serves 4
1. Combine all of the slushy ingredients in a blender, in the order listed.
2. Blend at high speed for about 1 minute, until smooth.
3. Pour into chilled glasses and serve right away. Garnish with mint and lime.
This recipe was originally featured in Edible Silicon Valley Digital Edition issue 30
