Drink Aloe Vera....wait wut?

RhineDHP
RhineDHP Posts: 1,025 Member
in Recipes
On Youtube one of the channels that I'm subscribed to is called TasteMade. They supply quite a few little unique "how-to" recipes and give some background information in said videos while explaining what to do. A new video came up from their "Thirsty For.." section of their channel. Aloe Vera. At first I was like, what? Aloe Vera smells amazing but tastes horrible (put some on my sun burnt lips once)!

Of course this is me going off on the stuff you put on your skin, so after a few seconds common sense kicked in and I realized they're not telling you to go to the store, buy aloe vera and drink it, haha!

You guys can check the channel out if you want, I learned how to make Champurrado (authentic Mexican hot cocoa) from it, soo tasty!

Here's the recipe for the Aloe Vera drink:


Ingredients:

2 tbsp Aloe Vera (the actual plant)
1 Cucumber, small
1 stem Mint leaves
1'' knob Ginger
2 lemons, juiced
2 tbsp Agave nectar
1/2 cup Water

Directions:

Cut Aloe Vera at the base of the leaf (this will allow it to regenerate faster).
Cut a slab at the widest area. Remove the thorny sides with a knife.
Carefully remove the outer green layer to expose the aloe gel. Flip over and repeat.
Rinse off the gel to get rid of any yellow residue. Place into a blender.
Put the cucumber, ginger juice, and lemon juice in the blender.
Add the mint leaves and agave nectar.
Blend until well mixed. Add 1/2 cup of water, then blend again.
Pour into a glass, add a mint leaf for decoration, and enjoy!

I haven't tried this for myself yet but I am so curious as to what it tastes like. Cheers!

Replies

  • init2fitit
    init2fitit Posts: 168 Member
    That reminds me of that cactus drink that Dr. Oz or whomever wanted people to drink to "lose weight".
    The only weight would be from the diuretic/laxative affects of the cactus plant in the first place.

    But I do see a lot of girls drinking aloe water. Wouldn't bother with it though.
  • RhineDHP
    RhineDHP Posts: 1,025 Member
    Bah, I don't believe in Dr. Oz and his quack knowledge. I just thought it would be a rather interesting recipe to try :smile:
  • dynamitegalxo
    dynamitegalxo Posts: 299 Member
    Sounds delicious for the summertime. A+, would make.
  • Hauntinglyfit
    Hauntinglyfit Posts: 5,537 Member
    I present you deliciousness. Can't seem to find it outside of Europe, though.
    5346_0_0.jpg
  • snazzyjazzy21
    snazzyjazzy21 Posts: 1,298 Member
    I present you deliciousness. Can't seem to find it outside of Europe, though.
    5346_0_0.jpg

    We have it in NZ, but I've never really dared to try it.
  • Hauntinglyfit
    Hauntinglyfit Posts: 5,537 Member
    I present you deliciousness. Can't seem to find it outside of Europe, though.
    5346_0_0.jpg

    We have it in NZ, but I've never really dared to try it.

    Try it, I promise it's awesome. I think the original once tastes like grapes, but they have other flavors too.
  • snazzyjazzy21
    snazzyjazzy21 Posts: 1,298 Member
    I present you deliciousness. Can't seem to find it outside of Europe, though.
    5346_0_0.jpg

    We have it in NZ, but I've never really dared to try it.

    Try it, I promise it's awesome. I think the original once tastes like grapes, but they have other flavors too.

    Well gosh darn it, I'm going to look for some tomorrow. If it's not delicious, I will be blaming you!
  • Hauntinglyfit
    Hauntinglyfit Posts: 5,537 Member
    I present you deliciousness. Can't seem to find it outside of Europe, though.
    5346_0_0.jpg

    We have it in NZ, but I've never really dared to try it.

    Try it, I promise it's awesome. I think the original once tastes like grapes, but they have other flavors too.

    Well gosh darn it, I'm going to look for some tomorrow. If it's not delicious, I will be blaming you!

    If you don't like it, send it to me!
  • Italia2229
    Italia2229 Posts: 119 Member
    I present you deliciousness. Can't seem to find it outside of Europe, though.
    5346_0_0.jpg

    We have it in NZ, but I've never really dared to try it.

    Try it, I promise it's awesome. I think the original once tastes like grapes, but they have other flavors too.

    Well gosh darn it, I'm going to look for some tomorrow. If it's not delicious, I will be blaming you!

    If you don't like it, send it to me!

    You can find OKF Aloe products on Amazon. Definitely like the Aloe drinks in Korea while I was visiting, but can't find that brand online to order. Shelf life for these products are about 24 months. :) Can't wait to get to the states to order so I have them at my house.
  • Kidostud
    Kidostud Posts: 307 Member
    Aloe Vera is actually quite good for you as it contains lots of minerals and medicinal agents. In SA we get lots of products and delicatessens made from the plant.

    http://www.aloeferoxafrica.com/producttemp.asp?id={60396DD0-7A6F-4884-9338-8D2BD4F36F1B}

    http://www.aloeferoxafrica.com/lily.asp
  • Mongognom
    Mongognom Posts: 123
    I haven't seen that brand, but a lot of asian stores have them, and even some of the higher end deli places.
  • FitCanuckChick
    FitCanuckChick Posts: 240 Member
    Just a quick note on Aloe Vera - I am pretty sure it is a natural dieretic (especially straight from the plant) so drink with caution if you are super regular :)
  • bethlaf
    bethlaf Posts: 954 Member
    Aloe drinks seem more popular where there is a higher Latino population, i know its all overs Texas and Florida

Categories