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Vibrant Green Spinach Cucumber Smoothie

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A Versatile and Delicious Tomato Soup

Indulge in a refreshing and hydrating Spinach Cucumber Smoothie that combines the crispness of cucumbers with the nutritional benefits of spinach. This vibrant green smoothie is perfect for a quick breakfast or a revitalizing snack, offering a delightful balance of flavors and health benefits.

Enhance your smoothie with Village Farms’ Luscious Seedless Long English® cucumbers. Known for their thin skin and seedless nature, these cucumbers provide a mild, crisp flavor that blends seamlessly into smoothies. Grown sustainably in Village Farms’ greenhouses, they ensure consistent quality and freshness year-round.

Servings: 2

Approximate Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 cup baby spinach leaves
  • 1 Luscious Seedless Long English® cucumber (or 3-4 Scrumptious Mini® cucumbers), chopped
  • 1 frozen banana, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon hemp seeds (optional, for added protein and omega-3s)
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon or lime juice
  • 1 cup coconut water or unsweetened plant-based milk (such as almond or coconut milk)
  • 1 teaspoon pure maple syrup or honey (optional, to taste)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Ingredients: Ensure the banana is sliced and frozen for a creamy texture. Peel and chop the Luscious Seedless Long English® cucumber (or Scrumptious Mini® cucumbers).
  2. Blend the Base: In a high-speed blender, combine the baby spinach, chopped cucumber, frozen banana slices, and hemp seeds.
  3. Add Liquid and Flavor: Pour in the coconut water or plant-based milk, followed by the freshly squeezed lemon or lime juice.
  4. Sweeten (Optional): Add pure maple syrup or honey if additional sweetness is desired.
  5. Blend Until Smooth: Start blending on a low setting, gradually increasing to high, until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
  6. Adjust Consistency: If the smoothie is too thick, add more liquid in small increments until the desired consistency is reached.
  7. Serve Immediately: Pour into glasses and enjoy promptly to take advantage of its fresh flavors and nutritional benefits.

Enjoy Your Smoothie

Savor this Spinach Cucumber Smoothie as a revitalizing start to your day or a midday energy boost. Pair it with a handful of nuts or a light salad featuring Village Farms’ Heavenly Villagio Marzano® tomatoes for a complete, healthful meal.

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Fresh & Simple Tomato Detox Cooler Recipe Featuring Sinfully Sweet Campari® Tomatoes

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A Refreshingly Light and Nutrient-Packed Drink

Start the new year with this Fresh & Simple Tomato Detox Cooler, a zesty and hydrating drink that’s as delicious as it is healthy. Bursting with the natural sweetness of Sinfully Sweet Campari® tomatoes, this cooler combines the fresh, garden-inspired flavors of cucumber, celery, and ginger. Perfect for a mid-morning pick-me-up or a light and flavorful detox beverage.

Why Choose Sinfully Sweet Campari® Tomatoes?

Sinfully Sweet Campari® tomatoes are the heart of this recipe, offering an unparalleled balance of sweetness and acidity. Known for their vibrant red hue, juicy texture, and irresistible flavor, these premium tomatoes are packed with vitamins A and C, antioxidants, and lycopene, making them a perfect base for this healthful cooler.

Servings: 2

Prep Time: 10–15 minutes

Ingredients

  • 3 Sinfully Sweet Campari® tomatoes, roughly chopped
  • ½ cup cucumber, peeled and chopped
  • ½ cup celery, chopped (optional for added nutrients and flavor)
  • 1 small piece of fresh ginger (about ½ inch), peeled and grated
  • Juice of ½ lemon (or more to taste)
  • A pinch of sea salt (optional, to enhance flavors)
  • A few ice cubes (optional, for immediate chilling)
  • Optional garnishes: fresh basil leaves or a celery stalk

Instructions

  1. Prepare the produce
    Wash and chop the Sinfully Sweet Campari® tomatoes, cucumber, celery, and ginger.
  2. Blend the ingredients
    Place all the chopped ingredients into a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth.
  3. Adjust the flavor
    • If the mixture is too thick, add a splash of water or a few ice cubes to thin it out.
    • Taste and add a pinch of sea salt if desired.
    • For a brighter, tangier profile, squeeze in more lemon juice.
  4. Strain (optional)
    For a smoother drink, strain the blended mixture through a fine mesh sieve. Skip this step if you prefer a pulpy, fiber-rich juice.
  5. Serve and garnish
    Pour the cooler into glasses. Garnish with fresh basil leaves or a celery stalk for added flair. Serve immediately for the best taste and nutritional benefits.

Tips for Customizing Your Detox Cooler

  • Add a kick: A dash of cayenne pepper or hot sauce brings a spicy twist.
  • Herbal notes: Blend in basil or cilantro for a unique flavor profile.
  • Boost nutrients: Toss in half an avocado or a handful of spinach for creaminess and extra vitamins.

A Perfect Pairing for a Healthy Lifestyle

Enjoy this Fresh & Simple Tomato Detox Cooler with your favorite light snacks or as a standalone refreshment. For more inspiration, explore additional recipes featuring Sinfully Sweet Campari® tomatoes. Cheers to your health!

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Cucumber Dragon Fruit Margarita

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Cucumber Dragon Fruit Margarita
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Yields: 4 Drinks
 
Ingredients
  • ½ Village Farms Luscious Seedless Long English® cucumber. peeled
  • 3 ounces freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 4 tsp. dragon fruit powder
  • 3 ounces tequila
  • 2 Tbsp. simple syrup, or more to taste (equal parts sugar & water)
  • 1 Tbsp. granulated sugar
  • 1 Tbsp. dragon fruit powder
  • 1 lime wedge
Instructions
  1. Cut the cucumber into chunks and place in blender jar. Puree until smooth, pushing down on the cucumber if necessary.
  2. Combine half of the cucumber puree, half the lime juice, half the dragon fruit powder, half the tequila, and half the simple syrup in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake vigorously.
  3. Combine the dragon fruit powder and sugar on a small plate and mix well. Use the lime wedge to moisten the edge of 4 tumblers, and dip and rotate in the sugar mixture to coat evenly. Fill the glasses with ice.
  4. Pour the cocktail into 2 of the glasses and repeat with remaining ingredients to make 2 more. Garnish the cocktails with a cucumber spear dipped in dragon fruit powder.

Recipe and photography by Susan Spungen

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Campari Watermelon Coolers

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Campari Watermelon Coolers
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Yields: 2 drinks
 
Ingredients
  • 10 sinfully sweet campari® tomatoes
  • 1½ cup watermelon chunks
  • 10 fresh mint leaves
  • 1 tbsp. honey
  • ½ tsp pink Himalayan salt
  • 4 oz. vodka (optional)
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 1 cup sparkling water
Instructions
  1. Muddle mint, tomatoes, watermelon, salt and honey.
  2. Add ice, vodka and lime juice. Shake well and strain into ice filled glass.
  3. Top with sparkling water and garnish.

Recipe and photography by Rebecca Lilly Costa from xxrlilly

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Luscious Seedless Long English®

Rosemary Cucumber Gimlet

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Rosemary Cucumber Gimlet
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Ingredients
  • 3 Sprigs of Rosemary + Extra for Garnish
  • 2 Village Farms Luscious Seedless Long English® Cucumbers
  • 2 Tbsp. Lime Juice
  • ¼ Cup Sugar
  • ¼ Cup Water
  • 3 Oz. Gin
Instructions
  1. Make rosemary simple syrup by combining sugar, water, and rosemary sprigs in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Stir until sugar dissolves and then turn off heat and let steep for 10 minutes. Remove rosemary sprigs and chill.
  2. In a blender combine cucumbers (ends cut off), lime juice, 2 oz. of simple syrup and gin and blend until smooth.
  3. Strain the mixture and pour over ice into two glasses.
  4. Garnish with fresh limes, rosemary, and cucumber slices.

Recipe and photography by My Diary of Us

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cucumber margarita

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Cucumbers add a delightful coolness to an already refreshing drink.
Ingredients
  • 4 slices long english cucumber®, plus one for garnish
  • 1 tsp. (heaping) sugar
  • 1oz. fresh lime juice
  • 1oz. orange liqueur (e.g., triple sec, curacao, Cointreau)
  • 2oz. blanco tequila
Instructions
  1. In a cocktail shaker, muddle cucumber slices with sugar until the cucumbers exude their juices. Add the remaining ingredients into the shaker and fill with ice. Shake vigorously and strain into a cocktail glass rimmed with salt (optional). Garnish with a cucumber slice.

Recipe by Diana Pittet

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roasted campari bloody mary

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roasted campari bloody mary
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Ingredients
  • 3½ pounds Village Farms sinfully sweet campari® tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1½ teaspoons kosher salt, divided
  • 1½ teaspoons ground black pepper, divided
  • ½ cup water, plus additional if needed
  • 2½ tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
  • 1 tablespoon celery seeds
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 2 teaspoons sriracha
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 16 ounces vodka
  • Celery stalks, cooked cocktail shrimp, lemon wedges, olives, and/or Village Farms true rebel mix® tomatoes, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Cut campari tomatoes in half and divide between two rimmed baking pans. Drizzle campari tomatoes with oil and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon pepper. Use hands to toss until all campari tomatoes are coated in oil, then turn them so cut sides are facing down. Transfer pans to oven and bake 45 minutes or until campari tomatoes are very soft and tomato skins are shriveled. Remove from oven; let stand 5 minutes.
  2. Carefully pull skins off tomatoes and discard. Transfer campari tomatoes and any accumulated juices to blender. Add water, Worcestershire sauce, dill, lemon juice, horseradish, celery seeds, lime juice, sriracha, paprika, and remaining ½ teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon pepper. Blend until smooth. If mixture is too thick, add additional water 1 tablespoon at a time until desired consistency is achieved. Taste mixture and adjust seasonings and spices to suit your taste. Transfer mixture to covered container or jar and refrigerate until chilled, or up to 5 days.
  3. Fill 8 pint glasses with ice. Add 2 ounces vodka to each glass; top with Bloody Mary mix. Stir well and serve with desired garnishes.