Filled with refreshing mint, lime and coconut, these flavours are lively and healthy.

You can make this smoothie anytime and like me, dream of enjoying it in the hot summer months!

I love the flavour of a classic mojito cocktail, especially the freshness that comes from the mint and lime. So I figured, why not put all of those fresh ingredients into a refreshing and delicious smoothie!

The coconut milk and apple adds creaminess to round out the flavours of this Mojito Smoothie. This smoothie is one of my favourites to make, especially in the Winter to freshen things up! Plus, I’ve added a cup of spinach for a hit of greens too!

Why you’ll love this mojito smoothie

• Whip up this Mojito Smoothie and enjoy sipping it while dreaming of sitting beachside!
• This is a quick & healthy smoothie to give you energy in the morning.
• Add a scoop of your favourite protein to give this a high-protein kick!

Ingredients needed for this green mojito smoothie

Granny smith apple: one granny smith apple is key to this recipe

Fresh mint: you’ll need 12 large fresh mint leaves to add freshness in the smoothie

Spinach: fresh spinach is a must in this recipe

Honey: a touch of honey balances the lively flavours in this mojito smoothie; alternatively you can use maple syrup

Shredded coconut: you can use sweetened or unsweetened shredded coconut, whatever you have on hand!

Lime: you just need fresh lime juice from half a lime (no lime zest is needed)

Coconut milk: I like to use coconut milk from a carton but for a creamier smoothie, you can use canned coconut milk

How to make this easy smoothie

1. Add all of the ingredients to a high-speed blender.
2. Then, simply blend on high until everything is incorporated. Sip & enjoy!

Expert tips

• Prep this smoothie ahead of time by packing the ingredients into a smoothie pack! I like to meal prep these smoothies by adding the chopped granny smith apple, fresh mint, spinach, shredded coconut and ice cubes in a freezer-safe bag of choice. When ready to blend, add the frozen ingredients to a high-speed blender with the honey, lime juice, coconut milk and protein powder (if using). Blend on high until it reaches your desired consistency. For best results, you may need to add a bit of extra water or coconut milk when blending from frozen.
• For a dose of protein in this mojito smoothie without protein powder, try adding a 1/4-1/2 cup of plain or vanilla skyr or Greek yogurt.
• You can use sweetened or unsweetened shredded coconut, whatever you have on hand!

Common questions

How to store

This smoothie is best enjoyed as soon as it’s made.

More healthy smoothie recipes to love from the blog

• The Best Green Tropical Island Smoothie Recipe
• Tropical Blood Orange Smoothie
• Blueberry Bliss Smoothie

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Bright and Fresh Green Mojito Smoothie Recipe

While dreaming of the beach I created this Mojito Smoothie filled with mint, lime and coconut. These flavours are lively and refreshing; a quick and healthy sip to give you energy in the morning!

Course Breakfast, smoothie

Cuisine American

Keyword smoothie

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Total Time 5 minutes minutes

Servings 1

Author Jess

Ingredients

• 1 granny smith apple, cored and chopped into large pieces
• 12 large mint leaves
• 1 cup spinach
• 1/2 tsp honey or maple syrup
• 2 tbsp shredded coconut
• juice of half a lime
• 1 cup coconut milk (from a carton)
• 2 ice cubes
• Optional: add in your favourite protein powder

Instructions

• Add all of the ingredients to a high-speed blender.
• Blend on high until everything is incorporated. Sip & enjoy!

Notes

• Add a scoop of your favourite protein to give this a high-protein kick!
• I like to use coconut milk from a carton but for a creamier smoothie, you can use canned coconut milk. I don’t recommend using coconut water.
• For a dose of protein in this mojito smoothie without protein powder, try adding a 1/4-1/2 cup of plain or vanilla skyr or Greek yogurt.

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I love to entertain in the summer and create fun cocktails for when we have company over. This sangria hits all the right notes as it’s easy to make for a party or group and has a ton of fresh flavours.

It’s fun to mix together different fruit combinations (and in this case vegetables) to come up with new and fresh sangria flavours.

It’s such an EASY cocktail to make for the summer months, especially when you’re entertaining and it would also be lovely for a wedding shower!

The cucumber and mint adds a refreshing twist for a summertime sangria, and the lime brightens up the entire drink.

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Minty Cucumber Lime Sangria

Kick off the summer with a fresh twist with this Minty Cucumber Lime Sangria, full of fresh flavours and easy to make for summer entertaining!

Course Drinks

Cuisine American

Keyword fruit sangria, sangria, summer sangria

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Total Time 15 minutes minutes

Author Jess

Equipment

• large pitcher

Ingredients

• 1/2 english cucumber, sliced
• 1 lime, sliced
• 1/3 cup mint leaves
• 1/2 cup gin
• 1 1/2 cups sparkling water
• 1 bottle Sauvignon Blanc
• mint leave & cucumber slices for garnish

Instructions

• To a pitcher add cucumber slices, sliced lime, mint leaves, gin and sparkling water. Using a wooden spoon, gently muddle the ingredients a few times and let sit for 10 minutes.
• After 10 minutes, add the bottle of wine to the pitcher, stir and then serve over ice.
• Garnish with more mint leaves and cucumber slices if desired.

Notes

• Want a sweeter sangria? Try using a Moscato wine.
• Want a bubblier sangria? Try using a bottle of Prosecco.
• Want to make this a non-alcoholic drink? Swap the wine for more bubbly water.

 

The final piece to this summertime sangria is the Sauvignon Blanc wine which goes lovely with all of the other flavours and is wonderfully sparkly!

So, when you’re entertaining this summer whip up a batch of this Minty Cucumber Lime Sangria and enjoy whilst basking in the sunshine!

Love sangria!? Try this Berry Rhubarb Kombucha Sangria that’s made with rosé during the summer months too!

Until the next cooking adventure,
Jess

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This is inspired by my friend Corinne who makes a mean cocktail; we concocted this one Friday night at my house and it’s been a hit every since.

You can easily make this for a crowd and is the perfect start to a holiday soiree (or any party for that matter!)

Prep time: 5 minutes
Equipment:  measuring cup, shot glass
Servings: 2

Ingredients:
2 ounces of your favourite Gin (a shot glass is about 1 ounce)
1 cup of grapefruit soda (or juice)
1/2 cup sparkling water (plain or lime flavoured)
lime (cut in wedges)
ice for serving

Instructions:
Measure out the Gin, grapefruit soda and sparkling water into a pitcher and then stir.

Put ice into each of your glasses and pour the drink evenly into each glass.  Squeeze a wedge of lime into each glass and them drop the lime wedge in. Enjoy!

It’s truly that easy and every so beautiful.

If you want to make a non-alcoholic version simply don’t add the gin and add a bit extra sparkling water.

Until the next cooking adventure,
Jess

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