Citrus Cucumber Punch
A refreshing and aromatic punch that lifts the mood without overwhelming the senses. The citrus-cucumber blend brightens spirits with a burst of zesty flavor.
Ingredients
- 2 sprigs of mint
- 600 g grapefruit (2 grapefruits)
- 500 g salad cucumber (1 cucumber)
- 1 large organic lemon
- 200 ml sparkling mineral water (ice‑cold)
- Ice cubes
Instructions
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1.
Wash the mint, shake dry, pluck leaves and cut into strips.
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2.
Halve the grapefruits and juice them. Pour the juice into a tall vessel.
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3.
Thoroughly wash and dry the cucumber. Slice about 5 cm of it thinly.
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4.
Cut the remaining cucumber lengthwise, seed with a teaspoon, dice the flesh, and add to the grapefruit juice.
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5.
Rinse the lemon hot and dry. Slice one‑third of it thinly. Juice the rest and pour into the grapefruit‑cucumber mix.
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6.
Blend the grapefruit‑cucumber mixture with an immersion blender until smooth, then transfer to a punch bowl. Top with sparkling water, stir in cucumber and lemon slices plus mint strips, and serve chilled.
