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Recipe:refreshing smoothie à la Costa Rica

Nothing determines the character of a country as much as the people and the cuisine. If you want to imagine yourself to a faraway place, you can easily do this while cooking. And since it's summer, there's nothing more refreshing than a delicious smoothie made from fresh fruit. The typical "frescoes" in Costa Rica consist of fresh fruit juices, ice, water or milk. Below is the recipe for a Costa Rican smoothie:

Supplies
– 1⁄2 melon
– 1 tablespoon honey
– 6 cups water
– 1 handful of ice cubes

Preparation

Put everything together in a mixer and mix to a “fresco”. Garnish with some fruit and a refreshing drink is ready for the hot summer days.