Drinks & Juicing
Green Mary blend (tomatillo smoothie)
A Mexican permutation of this punchy pick-me-up. Tomatillos are one of our quirkier crops. Tangy and citrus-sweet, the Mexicans use them in almost everything. Because they contain so much pectin, your blend may appear to thicken and solidify if left for a while; just give it a stir to revive it. Be cautious with the chilli – you can always blend in more at the end. If you want to make it properly grown-up, mix with a few shots of vodka, or more appropriately tequila, and tweak with lime juice and a scant pinch of salt.
Ingredients
- 200g tomatillos, husks removed
- 2 mini cucumbers
- 1cm piece of green chilli, deseeded
- small cup of ice
- 1 lime
- ½ tbsp dark brown sugar
- sea salt
Method
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Step 1
Place the tomatillos, cucumbers, chilli and ice in a powerful blender and whizz until it makes a thick but drinkable blend.
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Step 2
Add a dash of water if it's too thick.
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Step 3
Taste and tweak with lime juice, sugar, and a cautious pinch of salt to taste.
