{
  "id": "CAT03-R14",
  "slug": "cat03-r14-manatee-mangrove-cooler",
  "url": "https://www.thisisflorida.us/florida-recipes/recipes/cat03-r14-manatee-mangrove-cooler.html",
  "title": "Manatee Mangrove Cooler",
  "category": "Drinks",
  "category_id": "CAT03",
  "language": "en",
  "yield_servings_base": 4,
  "servings_scale_options": [
    2,
    4,
    6,
    8
  ],
  "prep_time_minutes": 12,
  "cook_time_minutes": 0,
  "total_time_minutes": 12,
  "primary_cooking_method": "NO_COOK",
  "primary_food": "mint",
  "vegetarian": true,
  "allergens": [],
  "ingredients": [
    "1½ cups peeled, chopped cucumber (225 g)",
    "1 cup pineapple juice (240 ml)",
    "2 tablespoons fresh lime juice",
    "8 mint leaves",
    "2 cups cold water (480 ml)",
    "2 cups ice (280 g)",
    "1–2 tablespoons honey or sugar",
    "optional"
  ],
  "directions": [
    "1. Rinse the cucumber, lime, and mint. Peel and chop the cucumber.",
    "2. Blend cucumber, pineapple juice, lime juice, mint, and cold water until smooth.",
    "3. Strain into a pitcher for a lighter texture, if desired.",
    "4. Taste and add a little honey or sugar if needed.",
    "5. Serve cold over ice."
  ],
  "food_safety": "Refrigerate promptly and use within 24 hours for best flavor."
}