Toss mint, cucumbers and lemon juice in a blender to make this easy cucumber juice recipe! It's spicy, salty, tangy and so refreshing, you'll be drinking it all summer long.
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Healthy, refreshing cucumber juice
This simple cucumber juice is not just delicious, it is amazingly healthy, detoxing, and very, very refreshing. So refreshing, in fact, that it gives other summer classics like this iced green tea and vegan mango smoothie a run for their money!
The recipe couldn't be simpler. You need just three ingredients, and you can add a couple more optional ingredients if you want to for more flavor. You also don't need a juicer to make this recipe - you can make it in a blender or food processor. Strain the juice and drink!
This cucumber juice is not just yummy, it's also so good for you because cucumbers have many health benefits. They contain important vitamins like A, C and K, and antioxidants that help repair your body and health. They are also great in summer because they help soothe and hydrate the body.
The salt rim for the glass, made with chaat masala and a hint of chili pepper, adds a unique Indian-summer flavor to this green juice. It's quite irresistible. Try it today!
Recipe card
Cucumber Juice
Ingredients
- 3 medium cucumbers (any veriety, including English cucumbers, will work)
- 2 tablespoons mint leaves (fresh)
- Juice of ½ lemon
- Salt to taste (optional)
Optional ingredients (for the salty masala glass rim)
- 1 teaspoon chaat masala
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne (or paprika)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Place the cucumbers, mint, lemon juice and salt, if using, in a blender,
- Blend until smooth. You can drink as is or strain through a fine mesh filter or cheesecloth.
- To make the salted rim, place the chaat masala, cayenne or paprika and salt in a shallow dish. Dip the rims of the glasses in a shallow dish with water, then immediately dunk the rims in the dish with the chaat masala mixture so it adheres.
- Add ice to the glasses and pour the cucumber juice over it.
Notes
- Drink cucumber juice as soon as you make it, when it's freshest and tastes the best. If you absolutely have to make it beforehand store in the refrigerator right after making it and give it a stir before serving. Store no more than a few hours.
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Recipe FAQs
English cucumbers, which are seedless, are often recommended for juicing. They do produce a lighter flavor, but I find that the garden variety seeded cruncher cucumbers work just as well and are fine to use.
Absolutely. The skins of cucumber are edible and they contain vitamin A and fiber. If the cucumbers you use have tough skins just be sure to strain the juice.
Yes!! Cucumbers, with their refreshing, cooling properties, are especially beneficial when it's hot outside. They are packed with vitamins and nutrients and they are very, very good for your digestive system. In summer I toss them in recipes like this vegan cucumber raita and vegan cucumber cake. The spices and herbs in this green juice further enhance the benefits of the cukes.
Cucumber juice is very low in calories. Cucumber also helps soothe the digestive system and keeps you hydrated, which will help reduce snack cravings. Drink this juice first thing in the morning or whenever a snack craving strikes.
Ideally drink cucumber juice as soon as you make it, when it's freshest and tastes the best. If you absolutely have to make it beforehand store in the refrigerator right after making it and give it a stir before serving.
Vidya says
Wow, this really was so refreshing and delicious. I really loved the chat masala rim. So yum and it's going on repeat for summer!