Think of fresh cucumber slices and you start feeling fresh already. I can't think of anything so mild and refreshing as a cucumber. If you want a summer drink that would make feel hydrated and cool immediately, cucumber juice is your best bet.
It is interesting to know cucumber belongs to the same family as pumpkin, watermelon, squash, and zucchini. Cucumber is great for the skin too.
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While cucumber hydrates and cool body heat, they also provide essential minerals for good skin. It is rich in vitamin A, vitamin C, potassium, magnesium, and folic acid. Packed with nourishing vitamins cucumber juice is a great way to start your day.
Watermelon juice, ginger lemonade, strawberry mint lemonade are other popular and hydrating drinks on my blog. Try these if you are looking for fruity drinks.
Benefits of cucumber juice
The benefits of drinking cucumber juice regularly are:
- aids in managing diabetes
- helps prevents constipation
- helps lower blood pressure
- reduces the risk of kidney stones, due to high water content.
- provides glowing fair skin complexion
Ingredients
Pairing cucumber juice with little honey and lemon juice gives you a great-tasting drink that is full of Vitamin C. While fresh fruits are a bit pricey, this simple and inexpensive vegetable makes a soothing drink to fill your mornings.
- Cucumber: When buying fresh cucumbers, look for the ones with dark green, firm and thin skin. Avoid cucumbers with soft spots or blemishes, as these may be signs of spoilage.
- Lemon: The tanginess from lemon will give a nice kick to the juice. You can substitute it with lime juice.
- Honey: Honey works as a natural sweetener and full anti oxidants. You can use any other type of sweetener you like.
Juicer Method (Easy & Quick)
I usually prefer the juicer method because it's easier and I get more concentrated and smooth juice from the veggies.
To make refreshing cucumber juice using a juicer, begin by thoroughly washing the cucumbers. Also, trim the edges of the cucumbers. You can chop them so they can easily fit in the juicer.
Turn on the juicer and put the chopped cucumbers into the hole at the top. Use the pusher to gently press the cucumbers down into the juicer. The juice will come out of the spout into the container.
Blender Method
To make cucumber juice in a blender, just wash the cucumbers, peel them, and chop them into pieces.
Toss the chopped cucumbers into the blender jug, turn it on, and blend until you have a smooth juice. You can add a little bit of water to get the veggies moving in the blender.
If you're enjoying this cucumber juice without straining it, I must say more power to you! If not, you can strain the juice by simply passing it through a fine mesh sieve.
If you want to keep some of that fiber goodness but aren't a fan of pulpy juice, you can add a little bit of the leftover pulp back into the juice. Just stir it well to distribute it evenly. This will add a bit of texture and make your juice even healthier.
To give my cucumber juice a bit of extra sweetness, I stirred in a drizzle of honey.
Honey is a natural sweetener with some health benefits, so it's a win-win situation. Of course, if you're on a strict no-sugar diet, you can always skip the honey and enjoy your cucumber juice plain.
Variations, more combinations.
Cucumber lemon juice is a refreshing and delicious drink, but it can be even better with a few additions.
- Apples and spinach complement cucumber perfectly, creating a refreshing and flavorful blend. I have a delicious spinach juice recipe that you might enjoy. Be sure to check it out!
- ABC juice is another healthy drink that has immense benefits. Add carrot juice and apple juice to your cucumber juice. It's a great way to boost the nutrients and flavor of your juice, and it's also super tasty.
- Apart from these, peeled bottle gourds and fresh mint leaves can also be added, but they're kind of bland. If you want to add a bit of sweetness and flavor to your juice without adding any extra sugar, try adding a slice of pineapple or a few berries.
I always try to keep the recipe simple with fewer ingredients, I'm not adding these to this cucumber lemon juice. But are recommended additions if available.
FAQ
If you are using organic cucumbers, peeling is not needed at all. The peel has some nutrients, but it can be covered with pesticides too that's why some people feel more comfortable with peeling, so it's a personal choice. As most of the peel is removed in the hard juicer, I recommend not going through the extra hassle of peeling.
Fresh cucumber juice has the highest nutritional value and it is best enjoyed when fresh. If you have to store it in the fridge, you can store it for up to 2-3 days in an airtight bottle. If you need to keep it longer, freeze it for up to 2 months.
If you wish to lose weight, cucumber lemon juice is best in the morning on an empty stomach or after a workout.
Honestly, cucumbers are not sweet naturally so you'll miss the sweetness and it won't taste as great but that's ok. It still tastes quite refreshing. I often juice an apple along with a cucumber when I wish to skip the honey.
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📖 Recipe
Cucumber Juice Recipe
Equipment
- Hard Juicer
Ingredients
- 3 large cucumber
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 pinch black salt, or pink salt or sea salt, optional
- few ice cubes, to chill
Instructions
Hard Juice Method (Easy)
- Wash and juice cucumbers along with the skin in a hard juicer. Trim the edges of the cucumbers. Chop as needed so they can easily fit in the juicer.
- Add lemon juice, honey and black salt.
- Mix well and serve with ice cubes.
Blender Method (more Fibrous)
- To make cucumber juice in a blender, just wash the cucumbers, peel them, and chop them roughly into pieces.
- Toss the chopped cucumbers and blend until smooth. You can add a little bit of water to get the veggies moving in the blender.
- Strain the juice by simply passing it through a fine mesh sieve. (optional step.)
- Add lemon juice, honey and black salt.
- Mix well and serve with ice cubes.
Notes
- Cucumber: When buying fresh cucumbers, look for the ones with dark green, firm, and thin skin. Avoid cucumbers with soft spots or blemishes.
- Lemon: You can substitute it with lime juice.
- Honey: Honey works as a natural sweetener and is full antioxidants. You can use any other type of sweetener you like.
- You can also add beetroot, carrot, and apple to this juice. Both are sweet and can help reduce the amount of honey or skip it altogether.
OligbindeBabs says
A nice recipe to replace drinks with sugar or artificial sweeteners.
Mariam Sodawater says
Thanks a lot! Cucumber juice is a refreshing drink to replace unhealthy drinks.
Monica says
Hi, can I replace the lemon for lime?
Recipe 52 says
Yes!, Lime would taste great.