Cucumber Juice Recipe (No Juicer Needed)
This easy recipe shows you how to make refreshing cucumber juice at home without a juicer. Simply blend and strain cucumbers for a hydrating drink that's perfect for any time of the day. Follow our step-by-step instructions and enjoy the benefits of fresh cucumber juice!
Servings: 3 cups
Calories: 16kcal
Equipment
- High Powered Blender
- Cheese cloth
Ingredients
- 2 lbs cucumbers about 3 medium-sized cucumbers
Optional
- 5 cups cold water
- mint leaves
Instructions
- Start by cutting off the ends of the cucumbers and discarding them. Slice the cucumbers lengthwise and then cut each half into quarters. Finally, chop these quarters into 1-inch pieces. The better you prep, the easier the juice will be to create.
- Place the cucumber pieces into a blender. Blend until the cucumbers turn into a smooth pulp. You may need to use a spoon to scrape down the sides of the blender to ensure all the cucumber pieces are fully blended.
- Line a large measuring cup or bowl with two layers of cheesecloth. Pour the cucumber pulp into the cheesecloth. Gather the edges of the cheesecloth together and squeeze tightly to extract the juice. Continue squeezing until all the liquid has been extracted into the bowl.
- Pour the freshly squeezed concentrated cucumber juice into a glass. It can be enjoyed as is, or used as an additive to other fruits and veggie juices, or with water as a beverage. See notes for more information.
Notes
While this juice can be enjoyed exactly as is, some people can be sensitive to its strong flavor and instead enjoy combining with other juiced fruits or veggies for a blend.
You can also dump the cucumber juice into a jug with approximately 5 cups of cold water, blend and serve over ice for a bright summer drink.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 16kcal