Tomato Juice with Cucumber and Mint

Instructions

1. 1

   Wash the ripe tomatoes and cucumber thoroughly.

2. 2

   Cut the tomatoes into quarters and the cucumber into chunks.

3. 3

   Place the tomatoes and cucumber into a blender.

4. 4

   Add the fresh mint leaves to the blender.

5. 5

   Blend the mixture until smooth.

6. 6

   Strain the blended mixture through a fine sieve into a bowl to remove the pulp.

7. 7

   Add the lemon juice to the strained juice.

8. 8

   Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

9. 9

   Stir well and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.

10. 10

    Serve the juice in glasses, garnished with a sprig of mint if desired.